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The Department of Renewable Energy Management is dedicated to providing quality education and skill-based training in the rapidly growing field of sustainable energy. The department focuses on bridging the gap between academic knowledge and industry requirements by offering practical exposure, hands-on training, and industry-oriented curriculum. With the increasing global demand for clean and green energy solutions, the department aims to develop competent professionals who can contribute effectively to the renewable energy sector. The B. Voc degree is equivalent to BA/B.Sc degree for higher studies and employment. About B.Voc.    Bachelor of Vocation (B.Voc.) is a skill-based undergraduate degree program designed to enhance employability and practical knowledge. Unlike conventional degree courses, B.Voc emphasizes hands-on training, industry exposure, and real-world applications. It integrates theoretical learning with practical skills, internships, and on-the-job training, making graduates  

B.Voc. (Renewable Energy Management)

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Dr. Subin P John

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  • B Voc programme

    As a part of B Voc programme, state-of-the-art lab facilities were set up to train the students

  • SOLAR PV TRAINING & RESEARCH SYSTEM

    The Solar PV Training & Research System is a mini-Solar PV Plant Prototype which enables students to understand in-depth concepts about stand-alone PV systems. The product also provides research orientation on several concepts such as MPPT, inverter control etc.

  • SOLAR PV GRID TIED TRAINING SYSTEM

    Solar PV Grid-Tied Training System can be used for training and research of complete life cycle of Grid Tied System.

  • SOLAR THERMAL TRAINING SYSTEM

    Solar Flat-Plate Collector Based system is a replica of the solar water heating system designed in a form of experimental setup to help students learn and experience different parameters of performance of Flat Plate Collector System

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  • WIND ENERGY TRAINING SYSTEM

    Wind Energy Training System is a scaled down version of actual wind turbine power plant. This system facilitates the students with working on configurable model of wind turbine.

  • SOLAR CONCENTRATOR TRAINING SYSTEM

    The Solar Parabolic Trough Collector Based System consists of parabolic reflectors, absorber tube, sun tracker, piping, storage tanks and a heat exchanger. The system can be used to perform experiments in heat transfer, parabolic trough characteristics and heat loss at different parts of the system.

  • Standalone solar photovoltaic system

    In spite of this, the institution has set up a 1 KW Standalone solar photovoltaic system for study purpose

  • Renewable Energy (Scope and Job Opportunities)

    Renewable energy refers to energy derived from natural resources such as sunlight, wind, water, and biomass, which are sustainable and environmentally friendly. With growing concerns about climate change and depletion of fossil fuels, the renewable energy sector is expanding rapidly worldwide.

     

    Scope:

    • Solar power systems and installations
    • Wind energy projects
    • Energy management and auditing
    • Green building technologies
    • Rural electrification and sustainable development

     

    Job Opportunities: 

    Graduates can work in:

    • Solar PV installation and maintenance companies
    • Energy consulting firms
    • Government and private renewable energy projects
    • Manufacturing industries (solar panels, batteries, inverters)
    • Research and development organizations
    • Common job roles include Solar Technician, Site Supervisor, Project Coordinator, Maintenance Engineer, and Energy Auditor.

     

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  • Industrial Visit

    Industrial Visit

    An industry visit/training is conducted each year so that students get an opportunity to familiarize with different renewable energy equipment and technologies around them. The students of current batches have undergone industry visit/training in the following centers:

    • Ahalia Alternate Energy Pvt Ltd ,Palakkad,
    • Renewable Energy Centre MITHRADHAM Aluva, Kerala
    • Floating Solar Power Plant by Vatsaa Energy Pvt. Ltd in Banasura Sagar dam, Wayanad

     

    Industry collaborations

    Collaborations with industries are established and their inputs are being collected to update the skill components of the curriculum. The industry collaborations are established with the following companies:

    • Ecosense Sustainable Solutions Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi
    • Hykon India (P) Ltd.,Thrissur, Kerala
    • Renewable Energy Centre MITHRADHAM Aluva, Kerala
    • slashO Inc. Cochin-682018

     Job Placements

    Students from the passed-out batches are placed in many reputed industries/companies like Fuji Electric Consul Neowatt, TDN Bharath, Reecco Energy Pvt. Ltd, Thapas Energy, Soleco Energy Pvt Ltd etc.

    Hands On Training (HOT) and On Job Training (OJT)

    After the second and fourth semester examinations students undergo one-month internship in relevant industries.  Some of the companies they underwent training programmes are:

    • Karnataka power corporation limited (KPCL), Bangalore
    • National Institute of Wind Energy (NIWE) Chennai
    • Microsun Solar Tech Pvt Ltd, Bangalore
    • Sunsenz Green Life Ernakulam
    • Keltron, Trivandrum
    • ANERT( Agency for Non-Conventional Energy and Rural Technology ),Trivandrum
    • Renewsys India Pvt Ltd, Banglore
    • Cira renewable energy Pvt Ltd, Hyderabad
    • Sun energy solar solutions, Kasaragod

     

  • (Academic Year 2025–2026)

    Alumini Talk

    Industrial Visit: Neriamangalam Power House and Dam

    23 July 2025 The department organized a one-day industrial visit to the Neriamangalam Power House and Dam, allowing students to explore Kerala’s hydroelectric power infrastructure.

    • Students attended specialized technical sessions to understand the real-world working principles of hydropower plants.
    • The visit provided a hands-on look at turbine operations and the mechanical integration required for sustainable energy generation.

    Expert Talk: Beyond the Sun

    13 August 2025 An insightful session titled “Beyond the Sun: Solar Storage and Hydrogen, Building the Future Microgrid” was held at the SLT Hall.

    • Resource Person: Mr. Rakesh S. S., Co-founder and CEO of Celtron Energies.
    • The talk focused on the evolution of solar storage technology and the critical role of hydrogen in modern microgrid development.