Renewable Energy Technologies

By Dr. M. Seenuvasan | National Institute of Technical Teachers' Training and Research, Chennai

Learners enrolled: 238

This course covers various aspects of renewable energy systems, with a focus on their application, technology, and economics. It begins by introducing global energy use, reserves, environmental impacts, and the renewable energy landscape in India and worldwide. Key renewable sources such as solar, wind, and bio-energy are explored, including their principles, technologies, and real-world applications. The course delves into solar radiation, thermal and photovoltaic systems, and wind energy, including turbine performance and site selection. Bio-energy topics include biomass combustion, gasifiers, and biogas production. Additionally, the course covers tidal, wave, geothermal energy, fuel cells, hybrid systems, and more. Through the course, learners gain insights into the potential, achievements, and challenges of renewable energy.

Indicative Industry Sectors :

Renewable Energy

Note: This is an indicative list based on suggestions provided by course coordinators and should not be treated as final and binding.

Indicative Program Alignments :

Diploma B.Tech. M.Tech.

Summary

Course Status :	Upcoming
Course Type :	Elective
Language for course content :	English
Duration :	12 weeks
Category :	Teacher Education
Credit Points :	3
Level :	Diploma
Start Date :	26 Jan 2026
End Date :	30 Apr 2026
Enrollment Ends :	28 Feb 2026
Exam Date :
Translation Languages :	English
NCrF Level	4.5 — 5.5
Industry Details :	Education and Training

Contact NC Support

Email id | swayam@nitttrc.edu.in, swayam@nitttrc.ac.in

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Course layout

Week 1: Introduction to Energy Use and Resources

Week 2: Renewable Energy Potential and Achievements

Week 3: Solar Energy Overview

Week 4: Solar Thermal Energy Systems

Week 5: Solar Thermal Power Generation

Week 6: Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Technology

Week 7: Solar PV Power Generation and Applications

Week 8: Wind Energy Overview

Week 9: Wind Turbine and Site Selection

Week 10: Bio-Energy Technologies

Week 11: Bio-Energy Production and Applications

Week 12: Other Renewable Energy Sources (Tidal, Hydro and Geothermal, Hydrogen, Fuel Cell)

Books and references

1. O.P. Gupta, Energy Technology, Khanna Publishing House, Delhi (ed. 2018)

2. Renewable Energy Sources, Twidell, J.W. & Weir, A., EFN Spon Ltd., UK, 2006.

3. Solar Energy, Sukhatme. S.P., Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Company Ltd., New Delhi, 1997.

4. Renewable Energy, Power for a Sustainable Future, Godfrey Boyle, Oxford University Press, U.K., 1996.

5. Fundamental of Renewable Energy Sources, GN Tiwari and MK Ghoshal, Narosa, New Delhi, 2007.

6. Renewable Energy and Environment-A Policy Analysis for India, NH Ravindranath, UK Rao, B Natarajan, P Monga, Tata McGraw Hill.

7. Energy and The Environment, RA Ristinen and J J Kraushaar, Second Edition, John Willey & Sons, New York, 2006.

8. Renewable Energy Resources, JW Twidell and AD Weir, ELBS, 2006.

Instructor bio

Dr. M. Seenuvasan

National Institute of Technical Teachers' Training and Research, Chennai

Dr. M. Seenuvasan is a Professor in Education at the National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research (NITTTR), Chennai. He specializes in training participants in self-directed learning for engineering education, with a focus on project-based learning, critical thinking, problem-solving, and technology integration. Dr. Seenuvasan encourages participants to apply these skills to real-world challenges in areas such as waste management, nanotechnology, alternative energy, pollution prevention, and disaster management. He holds a Doctorate in Technology from Anna University, Chennai, and has over 19 years of teaching and research experience in various institutions. Throughout his career, he has taken on key responsibilities for institutional growth and leadership. His research expertise includes nanotechnology applications in energy, environmental remediation, and waste-to-wealth initiatives. Dr. M. Seenuvasan has published more than 50 articles in international and national journals, contributed 11 book chapters, and served as a Special Editor for leading journals. He has an H-index of 16, 820 citations, and 5 accession numbers in the NCBI database. Dr. M. Seenuvasan holds 4 granted patents, has successfully guided one Ph.D. scholar, and supervised numerous undergraduate dissertations. He has also been actively involved in social responsibilities, organizing flood relief camps during his tenure. A member of several professional societies, Dr. M. Seenuvasan has received multiple awards for his contributions to education and research in engineering and technology.

Course certificate

"The SWAYAM Course Enrolment and learning is free. However, to obtain a certificate, the learner must register and take the proctored exam in person at one of the designated exam centres. The registration URL will be announced by NTA once the registration form becomes available. To receive the certification, you need to complete the online registration form and pay the examination fee. Additional details, including any updates, will be provided upon the publication of the exam registration form. For more information about the exam locations and the terms associated with completing the form, please refer to the form itself."

Grading Policy:

- Internal Assignment Score: This accounts for 30% of the final grade and is calculated based on the average of the best three assignments out of all the assignments given in the course.

- Final Proctored Exam Score: This makes up 70% of the final grade and is derived from the proctored exam score out of 100.

- Final Score: The final score is the sum of the average assignment score and the exam score.

Eligibility for Certification:

- To qualify for a certificate, you must achieve an average assignment score of at least 10 out of 30, and an exam score of at least 30 out of 70. If one of the 2 criteria is not met, you will not get the certificate even if the Final score >=40/100.

Certificate Details:

- The certificate will include your name, photograph, roll number, and the percentage score from the final exam. It will also feature the logos of the Ministry of Education, SWAYAM, and NITTTR.

- Certificate Format: Only electronic certificates (e-certificates) will be issued; hard copies will not be dispatched.

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