Gettin a Master’s Degree in Renewable Energy Engineering
Electrical engineering involves the understanding and application of both the software and hardware of technology. With the exponential rate of technological growth, I believe that studying this course will provide me with the knowledge to not only strive in, but also create a sustainable future. Electrical Engineering gives us the potential to propel our society forward; the idea that I can be a pioneer of tomorrow motivates me to study this course.
I hope to further progress my studies by getting a Master’s Degree in Renewable Energy Engineering. With the rate that we are diminishing our natural resources, coupled with the increase in demand of energy due to the emergence of more mega-cities, I feel that the renewable energy sector has to undergo a very rapid development in order to keep up with the demand. I hope to be a part of that growth. My interest in renewable energy was sparked upon reading of the technological breakthroughs made at Tesla, Inc. when they first produced a fully electric car. I was further inspired after reading Chris Goodall’s ‘Ten Technologies to Fix Energy and Climate’, which provided insight on technological innovations that can produce energy on both an industrial and domestic scale. I was particularly fascinated at the idea of carbon capture and using that to further fuel other sectors, ultimately making use of our waste products. This led me to explore other green technology startups. I came across companies such M-Kopa and Mobisol, and saw the impact they have in less-developed countries. Mobisol alone has provided electricity to over 500 000 people living in Eastern Africa. The prospect of helping millions across the world while creating a long-lasting impact further inspires me to study this course. I have always been interested in the sciences, especially physics. I relished the study of wave optics and electrical circuits. I feel that my chosen A Level subjects cohesively create a solid base to build upon in university. Physics has introduced me to key physical concepts, while laying the groundwork for me to understand the scientific thought process.
Maths and Further maths add an extra dimension to my studies, improving my problem solving skills as well as my familiarity with numerical equations and functions. Upon researching into green technology, it became apparent that one would also need to understand how reactions work on a molecular level, this encouraged me to study A level Chemistry, I thoroughly enjoyed the study of organic and inorganic chemistry, as it gave me a glimpse of the capabilities we have to manipulate matter and create new materials. I was nominated the sportsman of the year, at my previous high school in South Africa, where I consistently played 1st team football, cricket, and 7s rugby, on top of which I captained the A team at my football club. Music has also been instrumental in my life, currently I am in grade 6 for both piano and violin. As my appetite for music grew, I found myself immersed in orchestras and ensembles, soon I picked up the guitar and formed my own band: Hey Arabella. Just this past June, I entered into the North London Music Festival and won a Gold and Bronze in 2 separate classes.
Through my extra-curricular activities, I have developed proficient interpersonal and time-management skills, learning to juggle multiple disciplines and think clearly under high-pressure situations. I am excited at the prospect of immersing myself in an environment that will allow me to grow and develop in a multitude of directions, and study a course that will provide me with the skills to contribute to our future.
