European Solar Engineering School (ESES)

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Welcome to the European Solar Engineering School!

The European Solar Engineering School (ESES) provides a unique education in solar engineering at Högskolan Dalarna. The one year Masters program is based on research work at the Solar Energy Research Center (SERC). The program provides proficiency in all main solar engineering subjects and allows the students after graduating to work as experts in the solar industry and in academic reserach. This webpage is made by actual and former ESES students and provides information about the program, the life in Borlänge and serves as a meeting point for current, former and prospective students.

Above the new ESES class, the eleventh batch since the start of the Masters programme, together with Richard Kohlström.

 

Student Portraits: Annabell wants to work with renewable energy

Sunday, 03 January 2010 07:49 Frank Fiedler
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Translated from the newspage of Högskolan Dalarna: 

Annabell Helmke is studying for a master's degree in solar engineering at Dalarna University. Her thesis will be about an "active solar house, using both active and passive technologies to exploit solar energy”. A demonstration house in Regensburg will be the subject of studies by including energy generation and energy consumption. Chris Bales, Senior Lecturer in Energy and Environmental Engineering at Dalarna University, is Annabell Helmke’s supervisor.


Annabell Helmke comes from Germany and graduated from the Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften in Hamburg. A training was mandatory in her program.
"I searched for an internship at SERC, Borlänge, who has long experience and is leading in solar technology.”

During her internship, which started in August 2008, Annabell decided to study the Master program in solar engineering at Dalarna University.
"It is a unique program that does not exist somewhere else," says Annabell Helmke. “The teachers have a strong commitment to renewable energy technologies,” she reveals. “Here in Borlänge you find a great attitude. Many teachers are passionate about their topic, and their dedication is contagious," says Annabell.
After graduating Annabell Helmke is longing to get to work practically with energy issues.
"I want to work in a place with a nice atmosphere and a great attitude. My job has to be meaningful for both me and society, "says Annabell.

Text and photo: Annette Skogsjö

 

Last Updated ( Saturday, 06 February 2010 01:30 )
 

Solar Excursions

Friday, 23 October 2009 15:41 Elena Cantos Soto
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As part of the Solar Engineering Masters Program two excursions have been undertaken which gave are an excellent opportunity for the students to study the concepts learned at the courses in practice.

What could be better than connect the theoretical knowledge with the real situation at the surroundings of Borlänge! On 24th of September the students visited a solar collector field in Säter (25 km from Borlänge), which is connected to Säter’s district heating plant that is providing hot water and heating space for this town.
The plant includes a biomass boiler operating with wood chips and garbage wood. The boiler provides the major part of the heat demand.

The students were interested and engaged in studying the working process of the plant, participating actively with questions.

During the second part of the excursion we visited the local solar company Solentek, a constantly growing family business with its main activity in selling solar combisystems. The students got the chance to see how a small company works in this field and what are the market opportunities.

Last Updated ( Sunday, 25 October 2009 09:49 )
 

Apply now for the 2010/2011 Program!

Sunday, 06 December 2009 00:00 Frank Fiedler

With the challenges of global climate change, rising energy prices and increasing energy consumption, solar energy is becoming an ever important source of energy. Are you interested in learning how to harness this renewable resource? Become part of the solution!

Intake autumn 2010

The application period is between December 1, 2009-January 15, 2010.  Those who do not requre a Residence Permit may also apply between  March 15-April 15, 2010 in the ordinary application round. Late applications (via Application form – order via This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) will be considered only if vacancies occur, however please take into consideration the long visa processing time.

Regular applications are handled centrally through the Swedish Agency for Higher Education. You need to apply online at their webpage. Read first carefully the main information on their start page. The webpage will be open for applications from December 1, 2009. You find our program for Autumn 2010 under "Environmental and energy systems". Chose then Dalarna University.

The deadline for first round for applications of Non-European students is January 15, 2010. The second round starts usually in the middle of March and ends one month later. Note that you get the results from this second round of application not before June. In some cases this might be too late to get Visa in time. 

Some more information about the application you will also find on Högskolan Dalarnas website. If you have problems with your application at www.studera.nu please contact the admission office at Dalarna University ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) or the progamme coordinator ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ).

If you wish to obtain more "first hand" information you can contact one of our current students from your own country. Our ambassadors are:
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