The energy sources in nature are renewing constantly: every day the sun rises, the wind blows, tides move. On land, the possibilities to use these resources for the energy transition are limited, but at sea the potential is enormous. In the minor Offshore Renewable Energy you learn about the developments in renewable energy at sea. You study tidal energy as well as wind energy and gain knowledge on the complete life cycle of offshore wind farms.

With a team of fellow students, you prepare a proposal - a so-called tender bid - for building a new offshore wind farm for a real client. You cover technical aspects such as the size of the wind turbines and foundation constructions, and the infrastructure for cables and transformer platforms. Also, you include logistical aspects such as special ships and transport facilities, as well as a financial plan. As your second group project, you can choose between these subjects: hydrogen, supply chain, and logistics management and asset management. Furthermore, you will be introduced to the use of hydrogen as a way to store energy. This is the state of the art in storage solutions and you get to follow the developments up close.

Teachers from several programs give the lectures and guide you when working on your projects. Frequently, experts in the energy sector give guest lectures. You will go on several company visits and make a field trip to an offshore wind farm.

With the Offshore Renewable Energy minor, depending on the assignment you work on, you may contribute to these Sustainable Development Goals:

• SDG 7: Enabling energy transition by making use of renewable energy sources.
• SDG 9: Developing sustainable infrastructure and taking part in innovative solutions.
• SDG 13: Fighting climate change by using wind and tidal as energy sources.

• Explain the scope, impact and importance of offshore wind within the context of the renewable energy transition.
• Apply knowledge of the full lifecycle of the design, installation, operation and maintenance on offshore wind farms.
• Create a complete overview of the interdependencies of design, installation, operation and maintenance decisions on offshore wind farms within this life cycle.
• Work in a multi-disciplinary and international project team.
• Become familiar with different companies and jobs in the wind energy industry, both nationally and internationally.

This minor is open to students from all programmes from all universities of applied sciences. The minor is particularly interesting for students Civil Engineering, Engineering, Maritiem Officier (Marof), Logistics Engineering, Industrial Engineering & Management and Water Management.

You must have completed the propedeuse and 30 credits in the main phase.

There is no required literature for this minor.

• Thursday and Friday lectures at HZ.
• The remaining days you do project work, lab work, follow trainings, visit fairs and go on field trips.

• Design & Installation 1 (2.5 EC). Written exam.
• Logistics & Operations 1 (2.5 EC). Written exam.
• Project Tender Boskalis 1 (5 EC). Technical bid report + presentation.
• Elective Project 1 (3.75 EC). Report + presentation.
• Elective Activities 1 (1.25 EC). Registration card.
• Design & Installation 2 (2.5 EC). Written exam.
• Logistics & Operations 2 (2.5 EC). Written exam.
• Project Tender Boskalis 2 (5 EC). Full bid report + presentation.
• Elective Project 2 (3.75 EC). Report + presentation.
• Elective Activities 2 (1.25 EC). Registration card.

HZ has study programs in Vlissingen and Middelburg. Students from all over the world study here. We think it is important that you get the best out of yourself and develop your talents. At HZ, you matter.

Do you have any questions? Or would you like to discuss whether this minor suits you? We will be happy to help. You can contact Joachim de Keijzer at j.de.keijzer@hz.nl.