Renewable Energy Action Learning Lab: Schneider Electric India
The action learning laboratory on renewable energy is established in sponsorship and partnership with Schneider Electric India. It is equipped with Schneider electric benches (off- grid, micro-grid, hybrid, and water pumping systems), solar panels, inverter, controller, battery, DC fans, LED systems, soldering bench, computer, projectors, electrical and mechanical accessories. It adheres to the procedures mandated in training manuals provided by Schneider.
Unique Features
The action learning laboratory generates its own power endeavouring towards SDG 7 and it is completely run by solar photovoltaic power.
Aim and objective of the action learning laboratory
To enable students to gain basic, comprehensive and in-depth understanding of renewable energy concerning solar photovoltaics.
Objectives
To provide hands on knowledge, experiential learning and practice linked pedagogy on the following:
- off-grid electrical bench
- micro-grid electrical bench
- hybrid electrical bench
- water pumping systems
- solar panels and allied accessories
- LED systems,
Outcomes
- In depth critical understanding of off-grid, micro grid and hybrid electrical benches.
- Understanding the Science of semiconduc- tors and photovoltaics
- Basics into flexible solar cells.
- Ability to calculate efficiency of solar cell and panels
- Hands on ability to install solar panels and connect it to requisite
- Use of precision metrological instruments
- Basic understanding of HMI and SCADA and integration with solar arrays
Caters to
BTech, MTech, Skills for Success (SFS), Domain Courses (All UG course including BSc and MSc), Diploma, and World Skills participants. The lab serves as state-of-the-art facility for research scholars: PhD and Research fellows.
The students will be able to carry out preventive, scheduled and breakdown maintenance of any solar photovoltaic systems. The students of SFS/Domain/World Skills are trained on their required test projects and in a real time simulated environment.
Market Linkages
The objective of the action learning laboratory is to endow students with the required skills, domains, and competencies pertaining to renewable energy systems. Students will be able to choose path of entrepreneurship, enhance employability and excel in their job profile.
