Practical Understanding of Solar, Wind, Biomass Systems and Real-World Applications
In today’s world, understanding how renewable energy systems function and how they can be practically applied is a critical 21st-century skill. This interdisciplinary course provides a foundational yet application-oriented view of renewable energy systems — including solar, wind, and biomass — with special focus on how they can be deployed in homes, farms, rural setups, and micro-enterprises.
What you’ll learn
- Understand basic working principles and components of solar, wind, and biomass energy systems used in real-world applications..
- Analyse energy needs and perform basic power and energy calculations for homes, farms, and micro-enterprises..
- Compare off-grid, grid-connected, and hybrid renewable systems based on cost, reliability, and application context..
- Interpret Indian renewable energy policies, subsidies, and compliance requirements relevant to system deployment..
- Identify applications, job roles, and entrepreneurship opportunities in the renewable energy sector..
Course Content
- Course Introduction –> 1 lecture • 14min.
- UNIT 1: Fundamentals of Renewable Energy and Sustainability –> 12 lectures • 6hr 20min.
Requirements
In today’s world, understanding how renewable energy systems function and how they can be practically applied is a critical 21st-century skill. This interdisciplinary course provides a foundational yet application-oriented view of renewable energy systems — including solar, wind, and biomass — with special focus on how they can be deployed in homes, farms, rural setups, and micro-enterprises.
Learners will gain the ability to calculate basic power requirements, estimate the feasibility of off-grid or hybrid systems, understand policy frameworks, and explore real-life use-cases. Designed for students using just a smartphone and calculator, the course emphasizes manual techniques and field-relevant reasoning, making it accessible and impactful even in resource-limited settings. This course is relevant for students of engineering, science, commerce, rural development, and social sciences, aiming to bridge theory and deployment for inclusive green growth.
## Course Details
– **Duration:** 30 hours
– **Level:** UG (Undergraduate)
– **Mode:** Paid (INR 900), Fully developed in-house, 100% Online, Hindi and English medium
– **Prior Knowledge Required:** Basic familiarity with smartphones and internet apps. No coding experience required.
– **Assessment:** MCQ, Virtual
– **Content Delivery:** Both synchronous and asynchronous
## Skills Acquired
renewable energy awareness, solar power system sizing, load calculation, cost estimation, subsidy interpretation, ROI analysis, basic system sketching, sustainability policy understanding, rural energy planning, off-grid solution design
## Potential Job Roles
Renewable Energy Project Assistant, Renewable Energy Technician, Solar PV Technician, Wind Energy Technician, Energy Auditor, Sustainability Analyst, Green Energy Compliance Officer, Site Supervisor – Renewable Installations, Field Coordinator – Energy Projects, Technical Sales Executive – Solar and Green Energy Products, Energy Solutions Associate, Environmental Impact Assistant, Clean Energy Outreach Associate, NGO Project Officer – Sustainable Energy, Entrepreneur – Solar Startup, Microgrid Installer, Energy Services Provider
## Internship Opportunities
Minimum 3 to 5 roles aligned with project-based learning, implementation support, and community outreach:
– Renewable Energy Site Assistant
– Solar Installation Support Intern
– Energy Audit Intern
– Community Electrification Intern
– Compliance & Documentation Intern
## Alignment with Government Schemes
– PM-KUSUM
– MNRE Rooftop Solar Program
– Skill Council for Green Jobs (SCGJ)
– UJALA
– Saubhagya Yojana
## Geographical Reach
Targeted at Tier 2 and Tier 3 regions across India, including: Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, Rajasthan, West Bengal, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Assam, Gujarat