Course Objectives

• To gain the knowledge on different types of materials used in Renewable Energy.
• To understand the importance of Renewable Energy technology and its applications.
• To know the applications of solar thermal technology.
• To become expert in Entrepreneurship.

Learning Outcomes

• Know in depth of materials of Sustainable energy products and its applications.
• Explain basics of Renewable energy technologies and its applications.
• Increased awareness about solar thermal technology.
• Become industry-ready in Entrepreneurship.

Course Syllabus

Topic-1: Materials for Renewable Energy Applications(Hour:)

Fundamental of materials and its renewable energy applications, Global scenario; Concept of different types semiconductors (Energy band, charge carriers, and their motion, generation, recombination, doping), Photovoltaic Cell - Construction and Working (Si-based) and PN junction. Role and sustainability of materials for the development of next-generation photovoltaic cells.
Practice-1: Crystal structure, phase identification and crystallite size determination of PV materials by XRD (using Biovia MS and phase identification by using relevant software)
Practice-2: UV visible analysis of photovoltaic material
Practice-3: Measurement of photoluminescence (PL) behavior of photovoltaic material

Efficiency and properties calculation of solar cell, Nano-Photovoltaic (Graphene/CNT, ZNO, TIO2), Composite materials for solar cell (Graphene/Al, TiO2-SiO2 composite for solar cell).Perovskite based solar cell (transition metal doped PbTiO2), Dye-sensitized solar cells, Materials (Al/hybrid glass-carbon fiber) for wind energy conversion.
Practice-4: Make a solar cell TiO2/Raspberry based
Practice-5: Calculate the sun position at a given place and time and thereby study the variation in power production in a solar photovoltaic panel with respect to the change in incidence angle
Practice-6: Specific charge/discharge characteristics of a Lithium- ion (Li- ion) battery
Topic-2: Renewable Energy and Applications (Hours:)

Renewable and non-renewable energy resources, technology, installation status, feasibility, and financial viability for renewable energy systems. Fundamentals of renewable energy systems, requirements, and applications. Overview of renewable energy regulation, policy, and development in India.
Practice-1: Site visit to acquire knowledge on renewable and non-renewable energy systems
Practice-2: Concept of different renewable energy systems
Topic-3: Solar Photovoltaic Technology and Applications (Hours:)

Solar energy: fundamentals, technology, scenarios, financial viability, advantages and applications. Basic components of solar photovoltaic system, types, energy conversion technology, working principle and applications. Introduction to solar cell/panel/string/array, structure, operation and maintenance. Concept of monocrystalline, polycrystalline, amorphous; new generation of solar cell, properties, and applications. Effects of parameters on PV panel/module’s power and efficiency.
Practice-1: Site visit/survey to acquire knowledge on a solar PVsystem
Practice-2:Identify and specify different types of components used in a solar PV system
Practice-3: Simulation of solar cell
Practice-4: VI characteristics of solar cell/module
Practice-5: Series and parallel connection of solar panels
Practice-6: Connection practice of components in asolar PV system
Practice-7: Installation of solar panels, controller/inverter, battery, and load
Practice-8: Performance of solar PV panel/module at varying tilt angle
Topic-4: Micro-grid and Applications (Hours: )

Micro-grid: fundamentals, technology, scenarios, financial viability, advantages and applications. Basic components of micro-grid system, energy conversion technology, status, types, components, working principle and applications.
Practice 1: Sizing of micro grid system (1kW/10kW/30kW/1MW)
Practice 2: Designing and simulation of micro-grid system
Practice 3: Identify and specify different components used in a micro-grid system
Practice 4: Connection practice and testing of components in a micro-grid system
Practice 5: Performance analysis of micro-grid system (Efficiency and PBP)
Practice 6: O & M of micro-grid system
Topic-5: Thermal and Biomass Technology and Applications (Hours:)

Thermal technology: fundamentals, technology, types, scenarios, financial viability, advantages and applications. Basic components of dryer/cooker/water heating system, energy conversion technology, types, components, working principle and applications.
Practice-1: Site visit, identify and specify different components used in a thermal systems
Practice-2: Designing, connection and performance practice of dryer
Practice-3: Designing, connection and performance practice of cooker
Practice-4: Designing, simulation and performance practice of water heating system
Biomass: fundamentals, technology, types, scenarios, financial viability, advantages and applications. Basic components of biomass system for productions, types, components, working principle and applications.
Practice-5: Site visit, identify and specify different components used in a biomass systems
Practice-6: Emission testing of bio diesel/bio ethanol in gas analyzer
Practice-7: Performance testing of bio-diesel in VCR machine(Efficiency and PBP)
Topic-6: Wind Power System and Applications(Hours:)

Wind power system: fundamentals, technology, types, scenarios, financial viability, advantages and applications. Basic components of wind power system, energy conversion technology, types, components, working principle and applications.
Practice-1: Site visit, identify and specify different components used in a wind power system
Practice-2:Designing and connection practice of a wind power system
Practice-3: Maximum power point tracking of a wind turbine
Practice-4: Performance analysis of a wind power system (Efficiency and PBP)
Practice-5: Site visit for transformer analysis
Topic-7: Hybrid Renewable Systems (Hours:)

Hybrid renewable energy systems: fundamentals, technology, types, scenarios, financial viability, advantages and applications. Global scenario of Hybrid renewable energy system, integrated renewable energy systems with input sources, Selection of technology and components for hybrid renewable systems.
Practice-1: Connection practice of solar PV-T system
Practice-2: Connection practice of solar PV-wind system
Practice-3: Concept of solar PV-hydropower system
Topic-8:Employability/Entrepreneur(Hours:)

Government scheme, subsidyand opportunities of renewable energy systems. Business development, economic profile and power consumption trendsin renewable energy customers.
Practice-1: Identify and specify different types of renewable power products
Practice-2: Proposal preparation with payment terms and condition
Practice-3: steps involved in employability/entrepreneur of a trainee
Practice-4: Identify manufacturers and suppliers in the nearby areas for employability/ entrepreneur

Text BOOKS

1. Vincent, D. " Materials for Sustainable Energy", Nature publishing group, 2010.
2. D. P. Kothari, K. C. Singal and R. Ranjan, Renewable Energy Sources and Emerging Technologies, Second Edition, PHI Learning Pvt. ltd, New Delhi, 2011.
3. Rameshwari Pandya, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship in India, 2016.

Reference Books

1. CS Solanki: Solar Photovoltaic – Fundamentals, Technologies and Applications, PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd., 2011.

2. S. Sukhatme and J.Nayak: Solar Energy: Principles of Thermal Collection and Storage, Third Edition (Tata McGraw-Hill, 2008)
3. V.V.N. Kishore, Renewable Energy Engineering and Technology: principles and practice, Teri, India, 2008.

Session Plan

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