IITs launch six-month residential programme in power electronics for the renewable energy sector

Indian Institute of Technology Madras has announced the launch of a six-month residential Power Electronics Finishing School in collaboration with the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy and ITEL Foundation to train graduates and early-career professionals in renewable energy systems and power electronics.

The programme will be conducted across the Indian Institute of Technology Madras, the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, and the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay. Each campus will admit 10 participants, taking the total intake to 30 candidates.

The residential programme combines classroom instruction, guided learning, and project-based training under IIT faculty. The curriculum focuses on core areas of power electronics, including component design, system integration, and control systems, with applications in renewable energy technologies.

Participants will also receive training in circuit analysis and design software tools, printed circuit board (PCB) design, hardware implementation, magnetics, and thermal behaviour of power circuits. The programme aims to provide hands-on exposure to technologies used in renewable energy, electric vehicles, and efficient power conversion systems.

Faculty members from the participating IIT campuses will lead the academic sessions and supervise practical projects, giving participants access to institutional laboratories and technical infrastructure throughout the course duration.

The programme is open to candidates holding a BE or BTech degree in Electrical Engineering or related disciplines. Fresh graduates and professionals with up to two years of experience are eligible to apply.

Applications will be processed through ITEL Foundation’s interactive voice-based interview system. The last date for application submission has not yet been announced.

Selected participants will receive a monthly stipend of Rs 10,000 during the six-month training period. Organisers said the residential format has been designed to ensure continuous engagement with academic resources and laboratory facilities.

The initiative is also supported by industry partners, including First Solar, Larsen & Toubro, and Ornate Solar, along with companies such as InPhase, Statcon Energia, and Enspar. These organisations are expected to provide industry exposure and placement support to participants.

According to the organisers, the programme has been designed to address the growing demand for skilled professionals in renewable energy systems, electric mobility, and advanced power electronics technologies.