Electrical Power and Renewable Energy Engineering Program
The Electrical Power and Renewable Energy Engineering program is designed to prepare engineers for the design, analysis, and management of conventional and renewable electrical energy systems. It covers power generation, distribution, smart grids, solar, wind, and hydropower, combining theoretical knowledge with practical skills in electrical power systems. Sustainability in electrical power systems focuses on delivering reliable energy while minimizing environmental impacts, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and improving energy efficiency. Renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, and hydropower play a key role in achieving sustainable development by providing clean, long-term electricity generation and reducing dependence on fossil fuels.
Duration of Study
Four Years
Degree
Bachelor of Electrical Power and Renewable Energy Engineering
Credit Hours
144 Hours
Program Highlights
The Electrical Power and Renewable Energy Engineering Program (EPRE) is designed to qualify its graduates in both fundamental and modern trends in electrical power and renewable energy systems, design, operation and control. The program is structured hierarchically based on strong mathematical and physics background while moving gradually up to fundamental electrical engineering subjects, and then advancing to the major specialty courses of power systems design, operation, installation, control, and economics.
The program pays significant attention to renewable electrical energy resources as well as the smart grid operation and control with the objective of environmental conservation and economical aspects. The program adopts the updated approaches and methodologies in teaching, learning activities and assessment with focus on achieving balance among academic background and professional skills of the graduates. Students are the central focus of the program by implanting self-learning attitude, peer discussions, and courses embedded engineering skills. The assessment techniques are devised in a way to avoid passing the courses unless the student gets the required competencies.
The Electrical Power and Renewable Energy Engineering Program is specialized in teaching all the courses related to Electrical Power and Renewable Energy Engineering, including courses for renewable energy systems, photovoltaic energy, solar energy, wind energy, energy transmission and distribution systems, energy systems analysis, generation and operation economics, power system protection, automatic control systems, electrical machines, power electronics, measurements and instrumentation, and graduation project.
The Electrical Power and Renewable Energy Engineering Program is also specialized in research and specialized studies in the field of electrical power and renewable energy engineering.
After completing the study of the courses mentioned in the list (144 credit hours) below, the students receive a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Power and Renewable Energy Engineering.
Skill Development
- Core Technical Skill Development
- Power Systems & Grid Management: Proficiency in generation, transmission, distribution, and protection of electrical power.
- Renewable Energy Technology: In-depth understanding of solar PV, wind, geothermal, and hydraulic energy systems, including their design and installation.
- Smart Grids & Control Systems: Skills in operating smart grids, implementing electrical drives, and utilizing power electronics.
- Modeling and Simulation: Proficiency in using tools such as MATLAB/Simulink and Simscape to model power systems.
- Energy Efficiency & Audit: Expertise in energy consumption analysis and demand-side management to optimize energy usage.
- Professional & Analytical Skills
- Problem-Solving: Capability to manage complex electrical systems and address sustainability challenges.
- Project Design & Management: Ability to design, build, and maintain electrical systems, including setting up renewable energy projects.
- Analytical Thinking: Strong focus on mathematical, physical, and economic modeling of energy systems.
- Ethical & Strategic Planning: Understanding of regulatory standards, environmental impacts, and safety protocols related to energy infrastructure.
Graduates are equipped with comprehensive set of Program Competences for the Electrical Power and Renewable Energy Engineering Program. These competencies align with modern engineering education frameworks, and international accreditation standards.
These competencies are as follows:
- Apply engineering fundamentals in mathematics, physics, electrical circuits, electromagnetics, power electronics, and control systems to analyze and solve electrical power engineering problems.
- Design, analyze, and operate electrical power systems, including generation, transmission, distribution, protection, and utilization, while ensuring reliability, efficiency, and safety.
- Integrate renewable energy technologies, such as solar photovoltaic (PV), wind, hydroelectric, biomass, and energy storage systems, into modern electrical power networks.
- Develop sustainable energy solutions that reduce environmental impact, improve energy efficiency, and support national and global clean energy initiatives. 5. Apply smart grid technologies, digital monitoring, automation, IoT, artificial intelligence (AI), and data analytics to improve the performance, resilience, and reliability of electrical power systems.
- Design and implement power electronic converters, electrical machines, and drive systems for industrial, commercial, and renewable energy applications. 7. Perform power system analysis including load flow, short-circuit studies, stability analysis, protection coordination, power quality assessment, and fault diagnosis using modern engineering software.
- Design and manage electrical installations in accordance with international standards, electrical codes, sustainability principles, and occupational health and safety requirements.
- Evaluate the technical, economic, and environmental feasibility of electrical power and renewable energy projects using engineering and financial assessment methods.
- Utilize modern engineering software and digital tools for modeling, simulation, optimization, monitoring, and control of electrical power and renewable energy systems.
- Conduct research, innovation, and lifelong learning to adapt to emerging technologies such as smart grids, microgrids, electric vehicles, hydrogen energy systems, and advanced energy storage.
- Communicate effectively and work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams while demonstrating leadership, project management, ethical responsibility, and professional accountability.
- Apply engineering management principles in planning, operation, maintenance, quality assurance, and asset management of electrical power infrastructure.
- Ensure cybersecurity and resilience of digitalized electrical power systems by understanding secure communication, control architectures, and protection against cyber-physical threats.
- Contribute to sustainable economic and societal development by delivering innovative, energy-efficient, and environmentally responsible engineering solutions that support the transition toward carbon-neutral energy systems.
These competencies align with the needs of modern electrical power industries and emphasize renewable energy integration, smart grids, artificial intelligence, digital transformation, sustainability, and Industry, preparing graduates for careers in utilities, renewable energy companies, industrial facilities, consulting firms, research institutions, and governmental organizations.
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Academic Prerequisites
- Egyptian Thanaweya Amma (Mathematics Division/Scientific Mathematics): Must hold a “علمي رياضة” certificate.
- American Diploma: 8 subjects including Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, English + SAT/ACT/EST.
- Canadian Diploma: 8 subjects from Grades 11 & 12 including Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, English.
- French Baccalaureate: 7 subjects including Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, English.
- IGCSE: 8 O-Level + 1 AL/AS Math including Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, English + approved subjects.
- International Baccalaureate: Mathematics& Physics at Higher Level + English; min 24 points.
- Nile Certificate (CNISE): 7 L1 subjects including Arabic, English, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics+ L2/3 Mathematics.
- Abitur: 7 subjects including Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, English.
- الدبلوم الفني الصناعي المعتمد من وزارة التعليم العالي والبحث العلمي
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