The world has started to witness the penalty for unsustainable lifestyles and patterns of production and consumption. As the human population is exploding, resources are shrinking.
Concerns loom everywhere, from declining pollinators affecting food security to air and water pollution affecting the quality of life, and land shortage and degradation affecting both agriculture and biodiversity.
These are just some examples of the results of unsustainability. This is an important moment to find solutions for sustainable living, in harmony with Mother Earth.
India is home to one-sixth of the world’s people and it has the densest population. It also has the second-largest population after China, which it will surpass in less than a decade if current trends continue. India is a country full of diversity and contradictions. While per-capita emissions are amongst the lowest in the world, it is also the third biggest generator of emissions. Despite being the third-largest economy in the world, India also has the largest number of people living below the international poverty line. Because of this sheer size and rapid growth, sustainability is a challenge. In spite of these challenges, India is a conscious aspirant. It has shown leadership in combating climate change and meeting the Sustainable Developmental Goals (SDGs), as is reflected in many of its developmental schemes. India is one of the least wasteful economies. It has frequently been acknowledged by stakeholders for its cooperation and efforts to promote climate change mitigation, and environmental sustainability; this has been through policy measures, dialogue facilitation between nations, and taking decisive steps, especially after India emerged as a key player in shaping the Paris Agreement, along with adopting energy-efficiency measures. There is no alternative to sustainable development. While Indian culture has the ethos for sustainable management of natural resources– namely, reuse, reduce, and recycle. Sustainability has always been a core component of Indian culture. Its philosophy and values have underscored a sustainable way of life. Since India is committed to sustainable development as an agreed goal of the UN, every sector is trying to internalize the practice of sustainability.
Youngsters should be involved because their future is critically at stake, with global warming and climate change knocking at the door.
India is strongly committed to the Sustainable Development Goals (2030), wherein most goals directly or indirectly are linked with natural resources and their sustainable management. In order to understand and implement these goals, there is an increasing need for experts in natural resources and sustainability. India’s National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) has eight missions that can be implemented in a consultative manner by engaging multi-stakeholder groups such as experts from industry, academia, and civil society. With the introduction of CSR, corporates are involved in activities such as education, health, environmental sustainability, gender equality, and vocational skills development. Transition to a greener economy has tremendous employment Potential of creating millions of jobs directly & indirectly.
Hence, we need more experts and skilled professionals in environmental sustainability, particularly in sustainability reporting. The skills mismatch is identified as the key obstacle to building an environmentally sustainable & low carbon economy. The right skills need to be incorporated into education to support an environmentally sustainable Economy. The education in the domain needs to be combined with hands-on experience. Symbiosis Skills & Professional University (SSPU), Pune, is Maharashtra’s first skill development university established with a vision to provide skill-based education in high-growth sectors. SSPU has been enacted under the Government of Maharashtra Act in 2017. It is set up on a sprawling sustainable campus located near Pune. The unique feature of this University is the Centre of Excellence and Learning factories established in collaboration with top industries.
Symbiosis Skills and Professional University established a School of Sustainability Studies to cater to the same need. The skilled professional of this school will have research and career opportunities in following domain
- Renewable Energy
- Climate change and Environmental science
- Energy Conservation and Energy Audit
- Energy Efficiency and Energy Management
- Sustainable and Green Transport
- Sustainable and Green Construction
- Energy Storage
- Smart and Eco-friendly Materials
- Energy Economics and Finance
- Energy Data Analytics
- Energy Policy and Regulations
- Smart Grids
- Energy and Power Transmission
- Entrepreneurship in Energy Sector
Specialist abilities, such as the application of clean energies, carbon capture, and storage, are in high demand, providing more job prospects for green, conventional and solar energy engineers.
Job Roles
Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Designer
Research and Development Engineer
Simulation Engineer
Renewable Energy Engineer
Project Engineer Field Engineer
Energy Analyst
Purchase Executive Engineer
Procurement Engineer
Renewable Energy Microgrid Engineer
Regulatory Expert
Renewable Energy Integration Expert
Eligibility Criteria for Indian Nationals
- Passed 10+2 examination with Physics / Mathematics / Chemistry / Computer Science / Electronics / Information Technology / Biology / Informatics Practices / Biotechnology / Technical Vocational subject / Agriculture / Engineering Graphics / Business Studies / Entrepreneurship. (Any of the three) and Obtained at least 50% marks (40% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) in the above subjects taken together.
OR
Passed min. 3 years Diploma examination with at least 50% marks (40% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) subject to vacancies in the First Year, in case the vacancies at lateral entry are exhausted. (The University will offer suitable orientation courses such as Mathematics, Physics, Engineering drawing, etc., for the students coming from diverse backgrounds to achieve desired learning outcomes of the programme).
- Qualifying score in JEE or Symbiosis Engineering Entrance Test (SEET) conducted by SSPU.
- Candidates will be selected based on their performance in the selection process as set by SSPU.
Note: Relaxation for compulsory subjects is subject to the approval of the Competent Authority.
Eligibility Criteria for NRI / International Students
- 50% The candidate should have passed the XII (10+2) or its equivalent examination with Physics/ Mathematics / Chemistry / Computer Science / Electronics / Information Technology / Biology / Informatics Practices / Biotechnology / Technical Vocational subject / Agriculture / Engineering Graphics / Business Studies / Entrepreneurship (Any of the three), and obtained at least marks in the above subjects taken together and must obtain an equivalence certificate from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) (the application format is available on AIU website link:https://www.aiu.ac.in/documents/index/downloads/evaluation%20form.pdf
- All foreign qualifications need to be verified by the AIU by the candidate before seeking provisional admission. To promote international understanding between Indian and Foreign candidates, SSPU has reserved 15% of seats for NRIs/ International candidates in every division (Supernumerary Quota).
- Qualifying score in JEE or Symbiosis Engineering Entrance Test (SEET) conducted by SSPU.
- Candidates will be selected based on their performance in the selection process as set by SSPU
Note: Relaxation for compulsory subjects is subject to the approval of the Competent Authority.
Lateral Entry for Second Year
Passed Minimum THREE years / TWO years (Lateral Entry) Diploma examination with at least 50% marks (40% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved category as per guidelines of UGC / AICTE / Respective Council) in ANY branch of Engineering and Technology.
OR
Passed B.Sc. Degree from a recognized University as defined by UGC, with at least 50% marks (40% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved category as per guidelines of UGC / AICTE / Respective Council) and passed 10+2 examination with Mathematics as a subject.
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Passed D. Voc. Stream in the same or allied sector.
(The Universities will offer suitable orientation courses such as Mathematics, Physics, Engineering drawing, etc., for the students coming from diverse backgrounds to achieve desired learning outcomes of the programme) Refer to table 1.10 of Appendix – 1
Note: Lateral Entry admission will be subject to a minimum of 70% course mapping and/or as per Annexure I.
Course Curriculum Pack First Year: Semester I
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No. |
Course Code |
Subject |
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| 1 | Applied Mathematics-I | ||
| 2 | Applied Physics | ||
| 3 | Engineering Drawing
Basic drawing to continue, introduce the design of solar & wind power plant in the upcoming semester |
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| 4 | Basics of Electrical Engineering | ||
| 5 | Renewable Energy System-I | ||
| 6 | Environmental Studies/
Focussed on climate, |
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| 7 | IDSC-Communication Skill-I | ||
| Total | |||
| Total Duration of Teaching | |||
Six Subjects to be included for each semester Solar Energy Resource Instruments
Lab+ Field Oriented Project Physics Lab
Solar Energy & Wind Energy, Biomass Geothermal, Tidal,
First Year: Semester II
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No. |
Course Code |
Subject |
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| 1 | Applied Mathematics-II
Basics of Mechanical Engineering Applied Thermodynamics Plumbing and other |
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| 2 | Applied Chemistry | ||
| 3 | Basics of Electronics Engineering
Electronics Circuits for Renewable Energy System |
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| 4 | Environmental Impact of Energy System | ||
| 5 | Computer Programming
Introduction to Solar Simulation Software (PVSOL), Computer applications, in the upcoming semester |
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| 6 | Solar Energy I: Energy Conversion & Energy Storage | ||
| 7 | IDSC-Communication Skill-II
Technical Communication, Contract Management, Stress Management, MOU Bids in the 4th semester |
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| 8 | Internship-I (Two Months) At End of First Year | ||
Six technical Subjects and One IDSC (To be the part of CCP)
Second Year: Semester III
| Sr.
No. |
Course Code |
Subject |
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| 1 | Renewable Energy System-II
Every Semester Once Focussed Subject Solar/Wind/Biomass/Hydropower/Geothermal /Tidal/ Wind |
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| 2 | Solar Energy II (Earlier Heat And Mass Transfer) | ||
| 3 | Material Science | ||
| 4 | Measurement and Instrumentation | ||
| 5 | Energy Concepts in Green Building | ||
| 6 | Computer Applications | ||
| 7 | IDSC-Technical Communication | ||
Second Year: Semester IV
| Sr.
No. |
Course Code |
Subject |
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| 1 | Renewable Energy System: Biomass | ||
| 2 | Solar Energy-III Advance Solar Thermal & Photovoltaic | ||
| 3 | Hydrogen Energy & Fuel Cell
To be Included in Two Semesters |
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| 4 | Financial Management Of Renewable Energy-I | ||
| 5 | Computer Applications | ||
| 6 | Energy Scenario and Energy Policy
Solar Energy |
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| 7 | General Aptitude-I | ||
| 8 | Internship-II (Two Months) At End of Second Year | ||
Third Year: Semester V
| Sr.
No. |
Course Code |
Subject |
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| 1 | Energy Audit and Management-I | ||
| 2 | Operation And Maintenance of Solar Utility | ||
| 3 | Renewable Energy: Wind Energy Conversion System | ||
| 4 | Shared Energy Infrastructure-I | ||
| 5 | Solar Energy IV Resource Assessment | ||
| 6 | Financial Management of Renewable Energy Projects | ||
| 7 | IDSC-General Aptitude-II
Foreign Languages |
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Third Year: Semester VI
| Sr.
No. |
Course Code |
Subject |
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| 1 | Energy Audit and Management-II
BEE, Syllabus of BEE, Energy Auditor |
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| 2 | Solar Energy: Roof Top Solar PV System Design
More Weightage to the subjects Higher Credits for subject Solar PV Design and Simulation |
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| 3 | Innovations And Research In Renewable Energy
Introduction to Research Methodology |
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| 4 | Shared Energy Infrastructure-II | ||
| 5 | Digitization in Renewable Energy | ||
| 6 | Electives: To Be Identified | ||
| 7 | IDSC-Entrepreneurship | ||
| 8 | Internship-III (Two Months) |
Fourth Year: Semester VII
| Sr.
No. |
Course Code |
Subject |
|
| 1 | Project Management | ||
| 2 | Project | ||
| 3 | Elective: Artificial Intelligence in Energy Management | ||
| Elective: PV Technology: Entrepreneurship & Business Management | |||
| 4 | IDSC-Employability Skill | ||
Less Subjects: To be accommodated in earlier semester Elective Subject to be included in the third and final year. To Propose an internship in 8TH Semester.
Entrepreneurship and Business Developments
Fourth Year: Semester VIII
| Sr.
No. |
Course Code |
Subject |
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| 1 | Internship-IV (Long Internship) Six Months | ||
| 2 | Seminar |
| FEE STRUCTURE FOR NEW AND EXISTING (INDIAN) STUDENTS FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2023-24 | |||
| Sr.No. | Particulars | B.Tech(Smart and Sustainable Energy) | |
| 1 | Academic Fees | 2,77,000 | |
| 2 | Caution Money (For new Admission) Refundable | 10,000 | |
| TOTAL:- | 2,87,000 | ||
| Payment Slabs | Installment 1 | Installment 2 | |
| Academic Fees (New Admission) | 1,48,500 | 1,38,500 | |
| Due Date | (Payable on Admission) | 31.10.2023 | |
| Academic Fees (Existing) | 1,38,500 | 1,38,500 | |
| Due Date | 31.07.2023 | 31.10.2023 | |
| Hostel Charges | |||
| 1 | 2 Seater Non AC Rooms | 1,95,000 | |
| 2 | Hostel Caution Money (Refundable) | 15,000 | |
- Due Dates for “Payments of Installments” –
Below are the due dates for the payment of Academic Fees for FY 23-24.
| First Installment | Second Installment | |
| Existing Students | 31.07.2023 | 31.10.2023 |
| New Students *** | As per the Policy available on “Website”. | 31.10.2023 |
Payment of Fees:–https://sspu.ac.in/payment-of-fees/
Cancellation & Refund Policy:-https://sspu.ac.in/cancellation-refund-policy
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FEE STRUCTURE FOR NEW AND EXISTING (FOREIGN AND NRI) STUDENTS FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2023-24 Sr.No. Particulars B.Tech (Smart and Sustainable Energy) 1 Academic Fees 3,32,000 2 Caution Money (For new Admission) Refundable 10,000 TOTAL:- 3,42,000 Payment Slabs Installment 1 Installment 2 Academic Fees (New Admission) 1,76,000 1,66,000 Due Date (Payable on Admission) 31.10.2023 Academic Fees (Existing) 1,66,000 1,66,000 Due Date 31.07.2023 31.10.2023 Hostel Charges 1 2 Seater Non AC Rooms 1,95,000 2 Hostel Caution Money (Refundable) 15,000
- Due Dates for “Payments of Installments” –
Below are the due dates for the payment of Academic Fees for FY 23-24.
| First Installment | Second Installment | |
| Existing Students | 31.07.2023 | 31.10.2023 |
| New Students *** | As per the Policy available on “Website”. | 31.10.2023 |
Payment of Fees:-https://sspu.ac.in/payment-of-fees/
Cancellation & Refund Policy:-https://sspu.ac.in/cancellation-refund-policy
Dr. Mahesh Wagh
| Office: | Engineering Block, First Floor, Room no E-108. |
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Dr. Prashant Kumar
| Office: | Engineering Block, First Floor, Room No. E109. | |
| Educational Details: | Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from NIT Surat.
M.Tech in Power Systems from SRM University, Kattankulathur. B.Tech. (Electrical Engineering) 2009, West Bengal University of Technology. |
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| Work Experience: | 13.5 Years of Work Experience.
11 Years in Academics, 2 Years in Industry. Assistant Professor, Jun 2023- till, Symbiosis Skill and Professional University, Pune– 412101. Assistant Professor and Head of Department, Jan 2023- May 2023, Zeal College of Engineering and Research, Pune– 411033. Senior Research Fellow, SVNIT, June 2019-Dec. 2022. Electrical Design Consultant, (11/11/2021 to 10/11/2022), Voltplug Electric, Surat-395007. Assistant Professor (28/12/2015 to 30/5/2019), Zeal College of Engineering and Research, Pune– 411033. Assistant Professor (24/06/2013 to 24/12/2015), 2 Years, 06 Months, Ashokrao Mane Group of Institutions, Faculty of Engineering, Kolhapur – 416112 (SU/Affiliation/T.S/SSP/4643). Lecturer, (08/01/2011 to 07/07/2011), 06 Months, RajaramBapu Institute of Technology, Islampur, Sangli- 415414. District Engineer, (28/10/2009 to 07/01/2011), 1Year, 03 Months, Indus Towers Ltd, Kolkata. Junior Engineer, (21/06/2009 to 28/09/2009), 05 Months, Reliance Jute Mill, Kolkata. |
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| Papers Published
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International/ National Journal -13/00
International/ National Conference – 23/07 CITATIONS:401 H-index:7 and I- index-5 Publications have been cited in many venerated journals such as IJPEES (ESCI), JECTEC, IJCTA (SCI: 203), IJEPDS (Impact Factor: 0.157), Elsevier Procedia Technology (impact factor: 0.28), Springer Advances in Systems, Control and Automation, Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing (AISC) etc. |
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| Research Areas: | Performance analysis of Hybrid energy system and village electrification using AI/ML
Converter Configuration AI/ML in Power Quality. Optimization Techniques in Power Systems and Power Electronics. |
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M.Tech:04(Awarded, Sole Guidance)
B.Tech: 05 (Awarded) |
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| Accomplishments | NPTEL certificate for the year 2018 and 2019.
Reviewer for Journals – Electrical Power components and Systems Taylor Francis, Springer Autonomous robot, Ain Shams Engineering Journal Elsevier, IJEEPS (ESCI), JEET (SCIE), JESTEC (Scopus), IJENS USA, WSEAS USA, JAMES, JCIT, BJAST, IJSDR, BJMCS, IJIRMPS. Editorial Board Member –IJRIAS (Feb’18-Jan’19), IJCRET 2017, IRJSTM 2017 (Id: IRJSTM020), SSRG IJEEE 2016, JAMES 1st Aug 2015-Till. Reviewer for Conferences –ICOEI 2023, TPC member ICESC 2022, ISAIC-2021 SCDA-2018, ICCIDM 2017, SETIT-2016 IEEE Hmamamet (Tunisia), ICCIDM 2015Reviewer Code: R17, ICCIDM 2014 (Springer Series), IEEE– GCWCN 2014Lonavala, ICRAIE – IEEE2014 Jaipur. |
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- Expert talk by Prof. Dr. Chetan Singh Solanki- Energy Swaraj Foundation on “Climate Change and Corrective Actions” on 2nd September 2023 at 11 am
- A workshop on “Health and Happiness” by Prof. Dr. Chetan Singh Solanki- Energy Swaraj Foundation, on 2nd September 2023 at 4 pm
