Coordinators:
Mr. K. Karthikeyan, Associate Professor, Department of EEE
Mr. S.Balaji , Assistant Professor, Department of EEE
Ms. M.Ramya, Teaching Assistant, Department of EEE
The Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering of KCG College of Technology has organized a NSDC certified Four Day Training on “Rooftop Solar Grid Engineer” during -16th to 20th, Nov 2018 for (76 Number) Second year students at Seminar Hall S13. The training was conducted by combining both A and B Sections. The training was aimed to create awareness on the Solar energy in India. Being a Certified NSDC-SCGJ partner this training helped students to familiarise with Solar PV system installation.
Dr. T. Anuradha, HOD/EEE welcomed and inaugurated the workshop at 9.00 am. She also highlighted the importance of NSDC solar training and the availability of green jobs in future.
Mr. K. Karthikeyan, Associate Professor/EEE in the first session of day 1 (16.11.2018) after stating the objectives and significance of the programme discussed the following topics
- Fundamentals of course & knowledge.
- Overview of Renewable Energy Technologies
- Basics of Solar PV System
After post lunch Mr.S. Balaji, Assistant Professor/EEE gave an outline about overview and selection criteria for Solar PV Modules and its Components. After small Tea break Ms.M.Ramya discussed about types of Rooftop Solar PV Power Plants and their operating principle.
In day 2(17.11.2018) during first Session Mr.S.Balaji discussed about Standards and Regulations for Installing Rooftop PV system. Afternoon session was handled by Ms.M.Ramya who elaborated the Sizing of the PV System for ON/OFF Grid Solar PV Systems.
In day 3 (19.11.2018), the students were taught with installation of solar PV system.
The following topics were also discussed:
- Civil, Structural and mechanical installations.
- Electrical connections.
- Electrical safety.
- Inverters and charge controllers installation.
After small Tea break, the session started with hands on practice in Solar PV installations. The students were split into batches with 10 per batch and asked to install rooftop PV system. They were guided by trainers (Coordinators). The trainers gave an insight to various solar programs by MNRE, SECI, NSDC-SCGJ and NISE.
In day 4 (20.11.2018), Ms.Ramya briefed about the importance of Health and Safety in Project Site and a video demonstration helped students to gain more knowledge about the safety in solar PV systems. After morning session the students visited the 100kW plant located in terrace of aero building. The students were explained with the string connections, inverter and ACDB connections. In last session the students were evaluated by oral test.
The NSDC training was ended with a discussion and feedback session by the students. The student gave a good feedback about the training. They also stated that this training gave them the basic knowledge and confidence in Solar PV systems.