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
