PG Diploma in Renewable energy

Energy Scenario & Energy Policy (India & Global) – (10 Credits)

• Global Energy Scenario
• Indian Energy Scenario
• Energy Policy

Energy Conversion Systems – (10 Credits)

• Classification of Energy Sources
• Thermal and Mechanical Energy
• Co-generation, Tri-generation & Waste Energy Recovery
• Basics of Electrical Engineering (Energy Related)
• Electrical Energy Sources
• Electrical Energy & Mechanical Utility Systems
• Energy Audit Instruments
• Energy Measurement & Verification

Alternative Energy System – Wind, Thermal Systems, Biomass etc – (10 Credits)

This broad-based module comprehensively examines:

• Biomass, Wind and fuel cell technology;
• The principle engineering methodologies for producing biomass;
• Fuel cell energy as a prime source of power;
• The relevant applications for renewable energy generation;
• How the design and manufacturing processes involved may be applied in the development and optimisation of new and innovative renewable energy systems.

The module is primarily delivered through formal lectures and practical laboratory sessions, supported by case studies and tutorials, with comprehensive course material available.

Solar Power Engineering – I (30 credits)

This core module provides a detailed examination of the solar energy conversion process, system design and application.

The comprehensive content consists of:

• Solar cells & panels, performance of solar cell, estimation of power obtain from solar power, solar panels PV systems, components of PV systems, performance of PV systems,
• Design of PV systems, applications of PV systems, concentrating PV systems, PV power plants.
• Design & modelling of solar energy systems
• Utilizability modeling & simulation of Solar Energy Systems,
• Economic analysis of solar energy Systems
• Life cycle analysis of Solar Energy Systems, Time Value of Money, Evaluation of Carbon Credit of Solar Energy Systems,

Solar Power Engineering – II – 30 credits

• How the principles of solar energy, as a prime source of power, can be utilised in the design, development and manufacture of relevant energy systems and technologies;
• Current and future technological requirements; and
• The key issues and influences surrounding the solar energy deployment.
• Core factual material is primarily delivered through online & video lectures and supported by tutorials, with comprehensive course material available.

Project Dissertation – 60 credits

This project module allows you to choose an area to research relating to a specific industrial problem and recommend a solution; utilising relevant hardware and software technology in order to produce a conference paper, an oral presentation and a substantial dissertation.

On successful completion of the module, you will be able to:

• Formulate a research problem, clearly stating the objectives of the proposed research and by developing and expounding a valid hypothesis.
• Carry out a thorough literature search in order to develop a comprehensive and sufficiently deep appreciation of the selected research field.
• Demonstrate the ability to devise a sound methodology to proceed the project in a systematic manner.
• Demonstrate the ability to apply the research results to relevant industries and problems.
• Demonstrate powers of critical analysis consistent with work at a masters level and express hypotheses, analyses and deductions in a clear, concise and objective manner.

The information above reflects the currently intended course structure and module details. Updates may be made on an annual basis and revised details will be published through Programme Specifications ahead of each academic year. The regulations governing this course are available on our website.