The objective of the course "Renewable Energy (Geothermal, Wind, Solar, and Battery): Technologies, Applications, and Policies" is to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of various renewable energy technologies, including geothermal, wind, solar, and battery storage systems. Students will learn about the principles, design, and practical applications of these technologies in the context of renewable energy generation and sustainability. The course aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to analyze, evaluate, and implement renewable energy projects and understand the policies and regulations that govern their deployment.
Online
3 Months 4 sessions/week 2 live sessions/month Each recorded session will be 25 minutes and uploaded to the server and participants can get access.
IITM Pravartak Technologies Foundation
Technology Innovation Hub (TIH) of IIT Madras
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Zemblance
Graduation in Engineering - Petroleum/Chemical/Mechanical/Civil/Mining/
Electrical/Electronics and Masters in Geophysics/Geology/Applied
Geology from recognized university (UGC/AICTE/DEC/AIU/State Government).
For International Participants - Students / Graduation or equivalent degree from any recognized University or Institution in their respective country.
Fundamental knowledge of science, engineering, energy sector
Dr. K. Srinivas Reddy, Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Madras
Dr. R K Malhotra, Former Chairman and Director (R&D), IOCL; Professor of Practice, IIT Delhi
Dr. SSV Ramakumar, Director (R&D), IOCL
Overview of renewable energy sources and their importance, Global energy demand and the need for renewable energy transition, Environmental and sustainability aspects of renewable energy
Geothermal resource assessment and exploration techniques
Geothermal power plant design and operation, Case studies of geothermal energy projects
Wind resource assessment and wind turbine technology, Wind farm design and performance optimization, Case studies of wind energy projects
Solar radiation principles and solar resource assessment, Photovoltaic (PV) technology and system design, Concentrated solar power (CSP) systems and applications, Case studies of solar energy projects
Energy storage technologies and their role in renewable energy integration, Battery technologies, performance characteristics, and applications
Grid-scale and distributed battery storage systems, Case studies of battery storage projects
Production processes for biodiesel and ethanol, Feedstock selection and availability, Fuel properties and blending considerations, Applications and market trends
Fischer-Tropsch synthesis for synthetic fuel production, Gas-to-liquids (GTL) technology and applications, Coal-to-liquids (CTL) processes and challenges
Environmental impacts and sustainability considerations
Types of feedstocks for alternative fuel production, Feedstock characteristics and availability, Pre-treatment and refining techniques
Renewable energy policies, targets, and incentives
Feed-in tariffs, net metering, and renewable portfolio standards, Regulatory frameworks and permitting processes, Case studies of policy-driven renewable energy markets
Project feasibility assessment and techno-economic analysis, Financial models, incentives, and financing options, Risk assessment and mitigation strategies
Kaltschmitt, M., Streicher, W., Wiese, A. (2007). Basics of Renewable Energy Supply. In: Kaltschmitt, M., Streicher, W., Wiese, A. (eds) Renewable Energy.
Robert Ferry, Elizabeth Monoian, 2012. A Field Guide to Renewable Energy Technologies. Society for Cultural Exchange