MNRE, NIWE launches Online Training Program on Solar Energy

The training program is designed as a two-week course and covers various aspects of solar PV feasibility studies, basics of design, installation, operation and maintenance of solar power plants.

Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India has launched an ambitious program of installing 100 GW of solar power under National Solar Mission by 2022. However, there is an acute shortage of skilled and unskilled manpower at different levels to meet the demands of the growing industry. Hence, there is an urgent need for specialized training programs to develop skilled human resources in the field of Solar Photovoltaic design; installation and maintenance.

Solar Radiation Resource Assessment, National Institute of Wind Energy under Ministry of New and Renewable Energy in association with Iacharya Silicon Limited (ISL), Chennai has launched an online training program in Hindi & English under Public – Private partnership at an affordable training fee of Rs. 5991.

The online training program is designed as a two-week course and covers various aspects of solar PV feasibility studies, basics of design, installation, operation and maintenance of solar power plants. The course will be delivered online in a combination of lecture/PPT/multimedia/video formats, including design exercises, case studies and virtual onsite installation videos.

MNRE notes that successful candidates shall have vast opportunities for employment in the growing solar industry. The course will enable participants, to effectively work on design, integration and management of solar power projects. It also prepares candidates to become new entrepreneurs in the Solar Energy sector.

This certificate will be a valuable addition for people already working in the solar industry looking to update themselves with current best practices. It is suitable for installers, engineers, ITl/diploma holders, project managers and electricians said MNRE in a statement.