A short training programme on electrical engineering, ‘Power Electronics Applications in Renewable Energy’ began here on Monday at Maulana Azad Institute of Technology (MANIT). The short term training programme is being organised by the electrical engineering department of MANIT that would continue till June 4.
On the first day, the students were acquainted with the basics of the applications of renewable energy. Director MANIT Appu Kuttan was present as the chief guest of the programme. Experts from renowned engineering colleges addressed the students and talked about Power Electronics Applications in Renewable Energy. On the occasion group head and senior professor of Swami Vivekananda Group of Institutions Indore RV Gounkar talked about various sources of renewable energy and how it can be used in electrical engineering.
later professor RK Nema highlighted over the topic solar energy. While addressing the students he highlighted over the fact that why solar energy is considered as a boon for the country like India. Further the programme was followed with the lecture by Professor Anil Kumar who also talked about solar energy in more elaborated manner. “With emphasis on the importance and long-term viability of renewable energy systems this course has been specifically designed for people from academia and industry. The course will provide systematic explanation to participants with enough background and deeper understanding in renewable energy sources,” informed course coordinator Sushma Gupta.