With the world facing an energy crisis and the effects of climate change looming large, renewable energy studies and applications are set to play an extremely important role in any country. This has resulted in an increased demand for specialists and engineers in the field of renewable energy. Renewable energy engineering encompasses a broad range of renewable energy technologies including electricity generation from solar thermal systems, photovoltaics, wind and biomass. It also covers solar architecture and energy efficient housing design,etc.
Top 10 colleges in the field of renewable energy engineering are-
1. Sam Higginbotom Institute of Agriculture Technology and Sciences, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh
2. TERI University, New Delhi
3. Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College, Ludhiana, Punjab
4. Anna University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
5. College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology, Junagadh, Gujarat
6. College of Technology and Engineering, Udaipur, Rajasthan
7. Periyar Maniammai University, Vallam, Tamil Nadu
8. Rajasthan Technical University, Kota, Rajasthan
9. Sun Rise University, Alwar, Rajasthan
10. Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University, Rajauri, Jammu and Kashmir
The remuneration of this course for the freshers is nearly Rs.10,000 - 20,000 at the time of starting only. Senior professionals earn nearly in the range of Rs 25,000 - 50,000 because they are much more experienced in this field and have a better knowledge and skill.
An energy engineer is involved with the production of energy through natural resources, such as the extraction of oil and gas, as well as from renewable or sustainable sources of energy, including biofuels, hydro, wind and solar power.
Energy engineers are focused on finding efficient, clean and innovative ways to supply energy. They work in a variety of roles including designing and testing machinery, developing ways of improving existing processes, and converting, transmitting and supplying useful energy to meet our needs for electricity.
They research and develop ways to generate new energy,improve the efficient use of energy through reducing emissions from fossil fuels and minimise environmental damage.
Bachelor Degree Courses-
For admission to bachelor degree course in this stream , one has to pass higher secondary examination (10+2) from any recognised board with science subjects such as maths, biology, chemistry and physics. The duration of this course is 4 years.
Master Degree Courses-
For pursuing master degree course one has to pass bachelor degree with renewable energy engineering. The duration of this course is 2 years.
