Renewable Energy Systems and Applications

Practical Understanding of Solar, Wind, Biomass Systems and Real-World Applications
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.
Requirements
No prior background in renewable energy or engineering is required.
Description
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 Acquiredrenewable 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 RolesRenewable 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 OpportunitiesMinimum 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 ReachTargeted 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
Who this course is for
This course is intended for undergraduate students and early-career learners from engineering, science, commerce, arts, management, and allied disciplines who want a clear, practical understanding of renewable energy systems, their applications, and career relevance, without requiring prior technical or engineering background.
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