Emerging Technologies in Renewable Energy Sources

By Prof. Sanjay Agrawal and Dr. Manoj Verma | Chhattisgarh Swami Vivekanand Technical University, Bhilai

Learners enrolled: 755

Emerging Technologies in Renewable Energy Sources" is a cutting-edge course that explores the latest advancements in renewable energy. The course studies into innovative technologies like solar, wind, geothermal, and bioenergy, offering a comprehensive understanding of their applications and potential. Learners gain insights into the challenges and opportunities facing the renewable energy sector and learn how these emerging technologies can address global energy demands sustainably. This dynamic course empowers individuals to be at the forefront of the renewable energy revolution.

Summary

Course Status :	Upcoming
Course Type :	Not Applicable
Language for course content :	English
Duration :	12 weeks
Category :	Environmental Sciences
Credit Points :	4
Level :	Diploma
Start Date :	15 Jul 2025
End Date :	15 Nov 2025
Enrollment Ends :	15 Sep 2025
Exam Date :

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Course layout

Weeks	Modules
Week 1	Energy Sources, Indian & Global Scenario, Classification, New Emerging Technologies, Prospects and Achievements of Non-Conventional Energy Sources
Week 2	Solar Radiation, Photovoltaic Cell, Flat plate collectors and their applications
Week 3	Solar air heaters, Solar Water Heater, Energy Storage Systems, Solar Energy Applications
Week 4	Wind Energy Fundamental, Types of Winds, Classification of different type of Wind mills, Wind Turbine Components, Wind Characteristics
Week 5	Mean Wind Velocity, Wind Velocity duration curve, Power Duration Characteristics and Turbine Efficiency, Weibull Distribution
Week 6	Biomass Conversion Technologies, Constructional details, Site selection & Maintenance, Biofuels
Week 7	Direct Combustion of Biomass, Thermo-chemical Conversion, Biochemical Conversion, Fermentation
Week 8	Ocean Thermal Electric Conversion, Geothermal Energy, Tidal Energy , Solar Distillation, hybrid systems
Week 9	Fuel Cell Technology, Hydrogen Production methods and its storage, Need for hybrid systems
Week 10	Fuel Cell Integration: Integration of fuel cells to various thermal system, Hybrid Vehicles
Week 11	Energy Audit, Energy audit instruments, Energy Audit Strategies, Quality Control by Energy Audit
Week 12	Energy Audit Survey Items, Motor and its efficiency, Motor performance Factors

Books and references

Rai, G. D., & Rai, C. D. Non-conventional energy sources. Khanna.
Sukhatme, S. P. Text Book of Solar Energy Engineering. Mc GeawHill,
Tiwari, G. N., & Tiwari, A. Handbook of solar energy (Vol. 498). Singapore: Springer.
Maczulak, A. E. Renewable energy: sources and methods. Infobase Publishing.
Márquez, F. P. G., Karyotakis, A., & Papaelias, M. (Eds.). (2018). Renewable energies: Business outlook 2050. Springer.
Ehrlich, R., Geller, H. A., & Cressman, J. R. Renewable energy: a first course. CRC press.
Twidell, J. (2021). Renewable energy resources. Routledge.
Goswami, D. Y., & Kreith, F. (Eds.). Handbook of energy efficiency and renewable energy. CRC Press.

Instructor bio

Prof. Sanjay Agrawal

Pro Vice Chancellor, Chhattisgarh Swami Vivekanand Technical University (CSVTU), Bhilai

Before assuming charge as Pro Vice-Chancellor of Chhattisgarh Swami Vivekanand Technical University (CSVTU) Bhilai, Prof. Sanjay Agrawal was Professor in Electrical Engineering, School of Engineering and Technology, Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi. He is the recipient of prestigious Bhaskara Solar Energy Fellowship from the Indo-US Science and Technology Forum (IUSSTF) and Department of Science and Technology (DST), India. This led him to his Post Doctoral Fellowship from Smart Grid Energy Research Centre, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA),USA. Prof Agrawal received his Ph.D. from Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi. He has 21 years of rich teaching and research experience with specialization in Electrical Engineering. He has published more than 80 papers in international journals and authored three books. According to Google Scholar, his total citation is over 1940 with i-10 index 31 and h-index 23.He has presented papers in Sweden, Spain and USA and has given more than 50 invited talks in reputed organizations. He has also published patents, titled ‘Improved Hybrid Solar Collector’, ‘Hybrid Photovoltaic Thermal Apparatus with V-Groove Absorber” and Sheet and tubes based hybrid photovoltaic thermal system.

M no: +91- 9999266576 (M)
Tel no: +91 -0788-2445010( O)
Email: pvc@csvtu.ac.in, sanjay.agrawal@ignou.ac.in, 09sanjay76@gmail.com
Google scholar:
https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=list_works&hl=en&user=JZroyGIAAAAJ
Research Gate:
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/S-Agrawal-2
Linkedin:
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/S-Agrawal-2

Dr. Manoj Verma Associate Professor

School of Engineering & Technology, Sardar Patel University, Balaghat, MP

With a Ph.D. from NIT Bhopal, an M. Tech. in Energy Technology with a Gold Medal, and Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Government Engineering College, Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh, he has a decade of experience in the area of renewable energy. Proficient in collaborations with governments, state-owned entities, and private utilities, his background includes notable research, including work with Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) Mumbai. His skill set covers rural electrification, solar parks, waste management, smart grids, and renewables. Boasting 40+ research papers, international presentations and a patent, he excels in wind farm repowering, solar thermal applications, energy management, and artificial neural networks.

Email-ID: manojverma.csvtu@gmail.com, manojverma.nitb@gmail.com
ORCID ID:
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6335-6934
Google Scholar:
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=OeYhQx8AAAAJ&hl=en&authuser=2
SCOPUS:
https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=36877094800

Course certificate

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The online registration form has to be filled, and the certification exam fee needs to be paid.

CRITERIA TO GET A CERTIFICATE

30 Marks will be allocated for Internal Assessment (Final Quiz- Mandatory) which will be available at the end of the course and 70 Marks will be allocated for end term proctored examination.

A minimum of 40% passing marks (i.e. at-least 12 marks in Internal Assessment (Final Quiz- Mandatory) & 28 Marks in external proctored examination) will be required for being eligible for SWAYAM Certificate.