Renewable Energy
Introduction
Climate change is perhaps the biggest challenge of our time. And the energy sector is the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions causing it.
Renewable technologies will play a pivotal role in transitioning the world away from its present reliance on fossil fuels toward a clean energy supply, at the same time as providing cheap electricity.
You can be part of this exciting change. Build your skills and knowledge in renewable energy resources and technologies for generation, conversion, and storage, as well as in broader energy systems, policy, energy, and society.
Renewable Energy in Aotearoa New Zealand
New Zealand has a primary energy mix of approximately 40 percent renewables and 60 percent fossil fuels, making it an interesting country in which to study options for a transition to a more sustainable energy system. Over 80 percent of our electricity is presently produced from renewables which provides us with a good start.
Researchers at UC are actively engaged in sustainable energy projects around the world, including Pacific Island nations.
