This course “Renewable Energy Technologies and Their Uses” covers the concept of Solar Radiation, their characteristics and how to estimate solar radiation. Design of various solar thermal technologies like Solar Cooker, Solar water heater, solar air heater, Solar dryer and Solar still has also been discussed. Solar Photovoltaic Principles, Power Generation, construction and working of Solar Lantern, Solar Pump and solar street lighting have also been focused upon. The course also covers areas like Biomass Energy and Technologies for Biogas plants. Details of Solar Active and Passive Buildings have also been highlighted to give the learners a holistic learning
Overview
Syllabus
WEEKS
TOPICS
Week-1
Solar Radiation and Radiation Characteristics of Materials
Week-2
Solar Cooking Devices
Week-3
Solar Water Heaters
Week-4
Solar Air Heaters
Week-5
Solar Still
Week-6
Biomass Based Energy Technologies, Biogas and its Utilisation
Week-7
Photovoltaic Effect
Week-8
Solar Photovoltaic Technologies for Domestic Applications
Week-9
Solar Photovoltaic Hybrid Power Generation
Week-10
Open Sun Drying, Principles of Solar Drying System
Week-11
Basic Principles of Solar Heating and Cooling of Buildings
Week-12
Day lighting, Green Buildings and Solar Greenhouse
Taught by
Prof Sanjay Agrawal
