Tata Power To Introduce A Diploma In Renewable Energy In Tamil Nadu

Tata Power’s Solar manufacturing arm and a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Guidance Tamil Nadu and the DoTE (Directorate of Technical Education) to introduce the ‘Diploma in Renewable Energy’ course—a pioneering initiative designed to develop a skilled workforce for India’s fast-growing clean energy sector.  The MoU comes at a time when both opportunities in the sector, and the need for trailed manpower is set to peak with an unprecedented expansion of capacity in the country.

The MoU signing took place in the presence of Ms Anupama Ratta, CHRO, TPREL, Dr. Darez Ahamed IAS, MD and CEO, Guidance Tamil Nadu, and Ms. J Innocent Divya IAS, Commissioner of Technical Education.

The innovative three-year program follows an ‘Earn While Learn’ model, offering students a unique blend of academic learning and extensive industry training.

Designed to enhance employability, it ensures students gain both theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience through a hybrid learning approach. Each year, students will spend three months in the classroom and nine months in practical training with industry experts, providing direct industry exposure. Additionally, students will receive a monthly stipend throughout the course, providing financial support while they develop essential skills for their careers.

The Diploma in Renewable Energy program will commence in the academic year 2025-26 across select Government Polytechnic Colleges in Tamil Nadu. A total of 240 students will be admitted into the program, in key districts in and around Tirunelveli, fostering regional skill development in clean energy technologies.

The move is a much needed effort that needs to be replicated at a wider scale across the country, as manpower demand far exceeds the number of people being trained specifically for renewable energy sector.

 

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