Program Overview

Máster de Formación Permanente en Energía Eólica Marina

The Master's in Offshore Wind Energy is a pioneering program that accompanies the expansion of a key sector for sustainable energy transition. The program offers comprehensive and updated training in technology, design, and management of offshore wind farms.

Presentation

The program is designed to provide students with a deep understanding of the offshore wind energy sector, including meteorology, aerogenerators, hydrodynamics, logistics, and environmental assessment. The program is taught in English and has a strong practical orientation.

Objectives

The objectives of the program are:

• To apply in-depth knowledge of floating and fixed technologies.
• To analyze advanced wind, wave, and current data to optimize offshore wind farms.
• To interpret maritime, environmental, and energy regulations in depth.
• To evaluate and select high-resistance materials in aggressive marine environments.

Target Audience

The program is aimed at professionals with a background in industrial engineering, energy engineering, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, or naval engineering. It is also suitable for professionals in the energy sector who want to specialize in the offshore wind energy field.

Program Structure

The program consists of 60 ECTS credits and has a duration of 13 months. The program includes:

• Introduction to Offshore Wind Energy (4 ECTS)
• Meteorology and Measurement Techniques (5 ECTS)
• Aerogenerator Technology (5 ECTS)
• Operation and Control of Aerogenerators with Power Electronics (3 ECTS)
• Aeroelasticity and Hydrodynamics of Offshore Wind Turbines (5 ECTS)
• Foundation Technologies (5 ECTS)
• Design and Optimization of Offshore Wind Farms (4 ECTS)
• Logistics and Installation (5 ECTS)
• Connection to the Grid and Integration of Offshore Wind Systems (5 ECTS)
• Environmental and Social Assessment of Offshore Wind Energy (4 ECTS)
• Final Project (15 ECTS)

Teaching Methodology

The teaching methodology includes:

• Participatory master classes
• Practical sessions in the classroom
• Exercise resolution
• Success stories
• Streaming sessions

Evaluation Criteria

The evaluation criteria include:

• Attendance (minimum 80% required)
• Resolution of exercises, questionnaires, or exams
• Completion and presentation of the final project

Academic Direction

The academic direction of the program is led by:

• Mňnica Aragüés, Doctor in Electrical Engineering and Lecturer at the UPC
• Matteo Ranaboldo, Doctor at the UPC, specialist in wind energy, and researcher at the CITCEA-UPC

Teaching Staff

The teaching staff includes:

• Vinicius Albernaz Lacerda Freitas, Doctor in Electrical Engineering
• Sergi Ametller Malfaz, Engineer of Roads, Canals and Ports
• Núria Andón Mańero, Graduate in Marine Sciences
• Mňnica Aragüés Peńalba, Doctor in Electrical Engineering
• Marcos Arroyo Alvarez de Toledo, Doctor in Civil Engineering
• Pablo Bou Mira, Bachelor of Marine Sciences
• Eduard Bullich Massagué, Doctor in Electrical Engineering
• Daniel Castell Martínez, Industrial Engineer
• Marc Cheah Mańé, Doctor in Electrical Engineering
• Carolina de Mas Serrat, Industrial Engineer
• José Luis Domínguez García, Doctor in Electrical Engineering
• Josep Fanals i Batllori, Graduate in Electrical Engineering
• Irina Gribkovskaia, Doctor in Differential Equations and Master in Applied Mathematics
• Manel Grifoll Colls, Doctor in Civil Engineering
• Oriol Lacave Clemente, Bachelor of Physics
• Raquel Lorente Plazas, Doctor in Physics
• Adriŕ Miquel Moreno, Industrial Engineer
• Climent Molins Borrell, Doctor in Electrical Engineering
• Matteo Ranaboldo, Doctor at the UPC
• Lourdes Reig Puig, Doctor in Marine Sciences
• Anna Rivera Jové, Graduate in Industrial Engineering
• Marta Sole Carbonell, Doctor in Environmental Engineering
• Pau Trubat Casal, Doctor in Construction Engineering
• David Valentín Ruiz, Doctor in Industrial Engineering
• Joan Ramon Vidal Riba, Bachelor of Biology

Collaborating Entities

The collaborating entities include:

• Esteyco, S.A.
• RocBenergy
• Youwind

Professional Outcomes

The professional outcomes of the program include:

• Specialist in offshore wind farm design and component engineering
• Project manager for renewable energy projects
• Environmental consultant
• Operation and maintenance technician for offshore wind farms
• Analyst of offshore wind resources and energy production
• Specialist in innovation and development of offshore wind technologies

News

The UPC has been recognized as the best university in Spain and 22nd in Europe in the EngiRank 2025 ranking. The University has obtained 81.91 points, the best classification in the country. The UPC has also launched a new Master's program in Offshore Wind Energy, which will start in February 2026. The program is designed to provide comprehensive training in offshore wind energy and has a strong practical orientation.