The study of renewable energy engineering addresses problems associated with the use of fossil fuels by replacing them with sustainable, green options. By exploring different renewable energy types, students often seek to engineer machines or develop methods that are more efficient at producing large amounts of energy.

Sweden (Sverige) is the largest of the Nordic countries, with a population of about 9.5 million. It borders Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark via the bridge of Öresund (Öresundsbron). Sweden has a strong tradition of being an open, yet discreet country.