Solar Engineering

Empowering your career in Solar Energy - the sunrise industry

Engineering Services | Workforce Development

ENERGY PROGRAMME

C O N t E N t SThe Future is Bright 4

Tapping the Solar Potential 5

The Industry Trends 6

Our Approach 7

Our Offering 8

Proposed Curriculum 9

About IerA 10

Placements 10

Job Guarantee 11

Solar Energy | 02-03

Over 2,00,000 jobs have already been created in the sector, with a growth rate of over 30%.

thE futuRE iS bRiGhtWith a target output of 20 gigawatts by 2022, India is embarking on an ambitious plan to tap the sun to power 1/8th of its energy needs. Powered by lower global costs of photovoltaics and focused policy initiatives, solar energy is now not only practical but also economically feasible. With over 300 days of sunlight and a high population density, India’s geography is ideally suited for solar power. Improved efficiencies in photovoltaic systems and local manufacturing capabilities too are fuelling access to cheaper solar energy.


Concerns over climate change and energy security in recent years have helped rekindle an interest in clean and renewable sources of energy. Improvements in technology and policy driven financial incentives have helped reduce the capital cost of solar power projects, one of the main impediments in the past.

Over 2,00,000 jobs have already been created in the sector, with a growth rate of over 30%. To excel as a professional in this specialized field, you are expected to have an understanding of various engineering disciplines: you will be involved in activities ranging from site assessment to fabrication of photovoltaic panels and implementation of storage technology. You will work in solar parks to bring together various technologies to help generate clean, perpetual power. In this unique course, you will acquire an understanding of engineering constructs combined with real-world examples and problem solving exercises.

tAPPiNG thE SOlAR POtENtiAl

thE iNDuStRY tRENDS LARGE, GRID CONNECTED PROJECTS With improvements in grid connectivity and lower cost of solar films, solar energy has moved beyond powering individual homes and is now increasingly being used to power communities and cities through rooftop solar projects and cities through large, multi-hectare solar farms.

BUILDUP OF MANUFACTURING CAPACITY Multinationals such as Tata BP, Moser Baer and Siginet have set up plants for PV manufacturing, so have the leaders in solar thermal power generation. Capacity building in Indian and other Asian markets have made solar energy, particularly photovoltaics, far more cost effective today than in the past.

SOFTWARE FOR PROJECT PLANNING Advanced software for site assessment allows accurate planning of solar park sites, and allows investors to effectively manage the costs of solar plants.


CURRICULUM PER SE INDUSTRY NEEDSThis course has inputs from both photovoltiac and solar thermal industries, and is uniquely suited to develop professionals across multiple technologies.

FOCUS ON LEARNING BY DOINGInteractive visits to solar farms help you understand the practical aspects involved in large-scale generation of solar power, and also connect with experts in the field.

CLOSE INDUSTRY CONNECTYou will have close connect with industry leaders to keep abreast of developments: a healthy mix of core academics and industry insight by visiting faculty from the industry.

OuR APPROACh

An interactive visit to a solar power farm is scheduled to understand how large scale solar power is generated, and also learn first hand from experts the challenges involved in project planning, setup and technical execution.

SOlAR fARM ViSit

The Advanced Certificate in Solar Engineering programme will provide you exposure across the solar power generation lifecycle, along with intensive sessions on both photovoltaic and solar thermal technologies. Classroom sessions will be supplemented by interactive visits to industry facilities such as solar farms and testing labs.

OuR OffERiNG: ADVANCED CERtifiCAtE iN SOlAR ENERGY ENGiNEERiNG

iNtENSiVE SESSiONS ON bOth PhOtOVOltAiC AND SOlAR thERMAl tEChNOlOGiES


PROPOSED CuRRiCuluMSpread across 12 months, the curriculum is devised to provide you theoretical, hands-on and industry exposure to the fundamentals of renewable energy, its technical and management aspects, and then give you specific knowledge of solar thermal and photovoltaic technology.

TERM 1

• Advanced Mathematical Techniques• Introduction to Renewable Energy• Heat & Thermodynamics• Introduction to Materials• Energy Systems Modelling and Simulation• Project Management

TERM 2

• Semiconductor Processing and Characterization • Vacuum Science & Thin Film Technology • Design & Engineering of Solar Photovoltaic Cells and Panels• Solar Thermal Engineering: Conversion & Storage; Flat Plate Collectors and

Concentrators• Instrumentation, Electronics and Integration of Renewable Energy Sources• Renewable Energy and Energy Management

TERM 3

Candidates are expected to choose from a range of elective topics, and specialize in advanced topics in PV architecture, solar thermal or power management technologies. Elective studies allow the candidate to pursue in depth various facets of systems design and analysis in the area chosen.

The actual choice of electives is based on trends in industrial practice.

• Computational Fluid Dynamics

• Finite Element Analysis

• Thermal Hydraulics Analysis

• Risk & Reliability Engineering Services

• Health, Safety, Environment Audits

• Compliance Management & Documentation Services

• Design & Simulation

• Engineering Operations & Maintenance

• Engineering Support Services

A CAREER iN ENGiNEERiNG SERViCESEngineering services cover a wide range of activities supporting the engineering project lifecycle, from design to project management to operations and maintenance. Some illustrative work we do is in the area of

As engineering services are project and client-driven, it is difficult to predict project-specific job roles. However, candidates after completion of training can expect to be engaged in one of the following roles depending on their electives and area of interest:

About iERAThe Institute for Engineering Research & Analysis (IERA), a specialized training division of PM DIMENSIONS established at Gandhinagar, offers advanced certification programmes of 9-12 months duration in specialized areas of engineering such as Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Software Product Engineering, Solar Engineering; and intends rolling out several such programmes, in the near future, based on industry needs today.

By offering quality programmes in niche areas of engineering, we are striving to improve the quality of the pool of engineers, and match industry expectations for key skilled professionals. Focused on creating practicing engineers, our programmes combine intensive theory sessions with industry-oriented labs and internships.


PM DiMENSiONS shall employ successful candidates at a starting salary of 4 lakhs per annum

fOR MORE iNfORMAtiONWrite to: [email protected] : +91 79 40100320 Visit : www.pmdimensions.com/solar/

tRAiNiNG iNfRAStRuCtuREPM DIMENSIONS has its state-of-the-art training centre located at Gandhinagar, the greenest capital of the commercially vibrant state of Gujarat, in India. This world-class facility, fully air conditioned, has seven lecture halls, a well equipped laboratory and a resource centre housing relevant books, journals and publications required to undertake the coursework.

NOtEFeatures and pricing of products is correct as of publication, but are periodically reviewed in response to market trends and customer feedback. Brochures are by nature illustrative of the program offering: Details in signed documents or quotations by our representatives shall supersede information in this brochure. Please ensure you obtain a signed document with personalized pricing, payment terms and other service conditions when you order our products.

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