Sustainable Energy Technologies: An International Perspective

Program Description

This two-week, interdisciplinary program includes lectures and demonstrations on various energy technologies; presentations on European and German history, geography, and culture; industrial tours; and sightseeing excursions to Berlin and Bremen. Our hosts are faculty at Ostfalia University of Applied Sciences in Wolfenbüttel, Germany (near Braunschweig).

Tentative Program Itinerary

• Sunday, May 9th- Arrive in Wolfenbüttel
• Monday, May 10th- Guided Walking Tour, Scavenger Hunt, Group Dinner
• Tuesday, May 11th- Class Sessions on Wind Energy, Geothermics, Geography History & Economy, Free Evening
• Wednesday, May 12th- Class Sessions on Solar Thermal & Heat Pumps, Building Energy Management, and Hydropower, Solvis Solar Energy Industry Visit
• Thursday, May 13th- Bremen City Tour, Visit Klimahaus, Visit Bunker Valentin
• Friday, May 14th- Class Sessions on Hydrogen Technology, Visit Volkswagen, BBQ Party with Ostfalia Students
• Saturday, May 15th- Class Sessions on Geography History & Economy, Exam Part 1, Free Afternoon & Evening
• Sunday, May 16th- Bus Trip to Berlin
• Monday, May 17th- Class Sessions on Sizing a Solar Photovoltaic Array, Economic Analysis, and Electric Vehicle Charging Technology; Free Evening
• Tuesday, May 18th- Field Trip to Salzgitter Steel Factory, Class Sessions on Photovoltaics, Free Evening
• Wednesday, May 19th- Class Sessions on Energy Efficiency of Power Transformers and Domestic Energy Automation, Visit Wind Farm
• Thursday, May 20th- Class Sessions on Energy Efficiency of Electrical Drives, Free Prep Time, Visit Old Silver Mine, Group Dinner
• Friday, May 22nd- Free Prep Time, Exam Part 2, Free Afternoon, Farewell Party 
• Saturday, May 23rd- Return to the U.S.

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Contact program leader William Hutzel via email with your questions.