- Energy scenario: Global and Indian contexts
- Sustainability issues in energy generation
- Non-renewable and renewable sources of energy
- A brief history of solar energy
Solar Energy Technology and its Applications
Gain exposure to the field of technologies involved in harnessing solar energy and the various practical utilization of solar energy in this course.
Online
6 Months
₹ 20,000
Inclusive of GST
Quick facts
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Medium of instructions
English
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Mode of learning
Self study, Virtual Classroom
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Mode of Delivery
Video and Text Based
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number of course credit
5
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Course overview
The ‘Solar Energy Technology and its Applications’ online certification course is provided by the TCS iON digital learning hub for a period of five to six months. This TCS iON industry honors certification is developed for the students to gain perspectives on the different technologies associated with generating solar energy and the practical applications such as solar photovoltaic technology, thermal energy from power plants, and hybrid solar systems, solar ponds, solar cooling for storing the energy and electricity.
The students of this course are given the opportunity to study with mentors who are academic and industrial experts to provide valuable and in-depth insights on the domain of solar energy. The candidates of this certification can attend the workshop conducted by Tata Power Skill Development Institute in India (TPSDI) subject to the conditions for practical exposure to the industry. The ‘Solar Energy Technology and its Applications’ online course gives digital certificates to the participants based on the eligibility criteria.
The highlights
- Online mode
- Five credit points
- Five to six months program
- Internship
- Mentors
- Career support
- Digital certificates
Program offerings
- Online resources
- Three digital lectures
- Workshop
- Tutorial
- Practical session
- Practice assignments
- Summative assessments
- Academic connect community
- Industry connect community
- Digital certificates
- Internships
- Job support
Course and certificate fees
Fees information
The ‘Solar Energy Technology and its Applications’ certification course fee is paid online to get access to the course curriculum.
Solar Energy Technology and its Applications fee structure
Particulars | Fee in INR |
Course Fee | Rs. 20,000 |
certificate availability
certificate providing authority
Eligibility criteria
The students who wish to join the ‘Solar Energy Technology and its Applications’ online training are required to have background knowledge of engineering thermodynamics, mechanical engineering concepts of heat transfer, basic principles of physics, and fundamentals of Electronics.
Certificate qualifying details
The ‘Solar Energy Technology and its Applications’ certification program provides digital certificates to the students who complete the course successfully.
- Certificate of achievement - For students who score a minimum of 40% in Part A, 50% in Part B with a final score of 50% average in the summative assessments. The students who don’t clear the summative assessment will be given a scorecard.
- Certificate of Participation - If the student completes the course study with the projects and practice assessments but is not able to write the summative assessment can receive the certificate of participation.
What you will learn
The ‘Solar Energy Technology and its Applications’ certification syllabus is designed for the students to get a comprehensive knowledge of harnessing solar energy with technologies like solar heating, photovoltaics, solar thermal energy, solar architecture, molten salt power plants, and the process of artificial photosynthesis. The learners of this course will develop expertise in solar photovoltaic technology and the applications of solar thermal energy in power generation, along with energy and electricity storage. The students of this course will also focus on contemporary energy policies and targets.
Who it is for
The ‘Solar Energy Technology and its Applications’ online certification classes are for the students who are pursuing mechanical engineering and for those who aspire to become solar energy installation managers, mechanical engineers, and solar photovoltaic installers.
Admission details
Individuals who wish to join the ‘Solar Energy Technology and its Applications’ certification classes should register for the course on the TCS iON digital learning hub website.
Step 1: Go to the course page using the link,
https://learning.tcsionhub.in/courses/industry-honour-certification/solar-energy-technology/
Step 2: Choose the ‘Activate Now’ link.
Step 3: Create the course account by entering the details.
Step 4: Follow the instructions and join the course.
Filling the form
The students applying for the ‘Solar Energy Technology and its Applications’ online program will have to sign in to the course account by filling in their name, email address, and phone number.
The syllabus
Introduction
Fundamentals of Solar Radiation
- Solar radiation and solar spectrum
- Terrestrial solar radiation
- Solar radiation measurement
- Different modes of solar energy utilization
Solar Photovoltaic Technology
- Overview of solid-state physics
- Working principle of solar cells
- Solar cell characteristics and performance
- Solar cell materials and types of solar cells
Solar Thermal Technology
- Overview of thermodynamics and heat transfer
- Working principle of solar collectors
- Solar ponds and solar thermal power plants
- Solar thermal-based cooling systems
Hybrid Systems and Storage
- Concentrated solar systems
- Hybrid solar systems
- Storage technology: Battery
- Storage technology: Thermal storage systems
Economic, Environmental and Policy Aspects
- Distributed solar energy generation and grid connectivity
- National solar energy policy and targets
- Economics of solar energy systems
- Environmental aspects of solar energy generation and utilization
Evaluation process
The candidates of the ‘Solar Energy Technology and its Applications’ online course are required to take the summative assessment and pass with an average of 50% to get the certification of achievement in this course.
How it helps
The ‘Solar Energy Technology and its Applications’ certification benefits the students by helping them equip themselves with the professional skills and knowledge of the technology involved in the generation of solar energy and its practical applications. This certification provides opportunities for the students to develop their careers.
Instructors
Dr Achintya Mukhopadhyay
Professor
Jadavpur University,...
Mr Nandakumar Nayak
Head of Training Engineer & Renewables
TPSDI
Mr Hari Rohra
Instructor
TPSDI
FAQs
This certification course is provided by TCS iON digital learning hub.
The course is organized for five to six months.
Yes, you can write it by paying the exam registration fee.
Yes, the top percentile students get opportunities to become interns in Corporate companies based on the vacancy and hiring policies.