Batch for Regular class:   Round the year

Fee for Regular:                Rs. 65,000/- (two-time payment)

No. of seats:                       5  

 Batch for DISTANCE LEARNING:     Round the year     

Fee for Distance Learning:    Rs. 40,000/- (two-time payment)

Procedure of Admission:         One-One Interview Basis

Regular/ Distance Learning for the foreign students: US $ 1700

(includes Admission fee, Tuition fee, Hard copy material fee, Practical fee, Examination fee)

 ***JOB GUARANTEE FOR SUCCESSFULLY PASSED OUT STUDENTS***



Qualification:                                              

• Diploma, Graduates or Post Graduates of Science or Engineering discipline   

• 10+2 or Non-Science / Engineering Applicants have to undergo one month training in Electrical and Electronics Basics.                                               
  

Duration

• Regular - 3 days a week - 2 hours per day
• Distance Learning: 12 - 18 months
  

Medium of Communication: English

Core Module (updated on 22nd November 2020)

                                 Section A 

1.  Energy Scenario & Energy Policy (India & Global)                                                     2.  Solar Energy Engineering & Design (PV & Thermal)

     a. Solar PV: Electrical Basics, Solar radiation, Basics of Solar Cell, Solar Cell & Solar Module Manufacturing Engineering, Losses in Solar Cell & Module, Solar PV Systems, Designing of Standalone & Grid connected Solar PV power plant, Solar PV applications, International Test procedures for Photovoltaic Modules, Maintenance & Troubleshooting, Emerging application - Floating Solar PV power plant.

      b. Solar Water Pumping System - operation, Types, Specifications, Advantages & Limitations

      c. Balance of System:

•    Battery - classification, parameters, types, Ageing factors
•    Charge Controller - selection, PWM & MPPT
•    Inverter - types, Off-grid & On-grid (central, string, multi-string, modular inverter)
•    Mounting Structure - portable, stationary and tracking
•    Direct Current Cables - Sizing and codes
•    Junction and Distribution Boxes
•    Transformer

      d. AC Collection Topology: Radial, Ring and Star topologies

     e. Solar Thermal: 

• Solar Water Heater - Flat plate & Evacuated tube collector, System technologies, Water quality, Types of SWHs, Selection od technology, Sizing, Benefits.  
• Solar Cooker - Parabolic & Community based Solar cooker              
• Concentrated Solar Power - Parabolic Trough, Linear Frensel, Solar Tower & Sterling Dish Collector.

     f. Next Generation PV Technologies

• Monofacial PERC Solar Cell
  
• Bifacial PERC Solar Cell
• Half-Cut Solar Cell
  

     g. Application of PVsyst and Sketchup software for Solar Power Plant designing (participants will not be provided the copy of the software. Participant has to carry his/her own Laptop)    

3. Fuel Cell Technology: Principle of operation, Adavantages & Disadvantages, Types of Fuel cells, Comparison with Batteries and IC Engines, Applications.                                              

4.  Wind Energy

Wind Energy Program in India, Wind Power in India, Conversion of Wind to Electric Energy, Wind Power Plants, Wind Power Quality and Electrical Generators, Grid Integration of Wind Power Plants, Wind Resource Assessment, Economics of Wind Power Plants, Wind Power Project Development, Wind Power Policy, Wind Power and the Environment.           

5.  Biomass Technologies

Biomass Energy Conversion, Chemical Composition, Advantages, Drawbacks, Biomass Resources, Terminology, Processing of Biomass fuels, Thermochemical Conversion of Dry Biomass, Biochemical Conversion of Wet Biomass, Biomass Cogeneration, Biofuels, Biohydrogen, Bioenergy Systems.

6.  Introduction to Electric Vehicles (EV)

7. Renewable Energy Policy and Financing 

• National Renewable Missions
• Business Models for Utility-Scale Renewable Energy Technologies
  
• Status of MW Solar, Wind & Biomass Power Plants in India
• Suitable Regions for MW Power Plants
• Vendor and Component Selection
• State and Central Policies
• Financing Options in India
• DPR Template for a Solar, Wind and Biomass Power Plant
• Cost Breakup and Financial Returns
• Key Aspects for a MW Power Plant Developer.
• National Hydrogen Program
• EV policy of India
  

Audio Visual Classes

Practical:

• Solar Home Light System (LED/ CFL)
• Solar Street Light (LED/ CFL)
• Solar Charge Controller                          
• Mini Solar Power Plant
• Measurement of Temp, RH, Radiation, Wind Velocity
  
• Measurement of Voltage & Current of Silicon and Thin Film Solar Module
• Water & Soil testing                               
  

 Field Visit for:                                      

• Biomass Power Plant
• Solar Power Plant  

 For Distance Learning:  

• Assignments
• Hard Copy of the study material
• Practical Training
• Soft copy (optional)
  
• Project 
• Tutorial Assistance is provided by Email or during the visit at Kolkata.
• Final Exam at the end of the course at the Institute only 

For Regular:

• Assignments
• Hard Copy of the study material
• Practical Training
• Project
• Semester wise examination