A Report On Short Term Training Program (STTP) 10 th - 15 th December, 2018 Design and Development Trends for PV Solar Power Plant Organized by Gujarat Technological University (GTU) In collaboration with Department of Electrical Engineering Darshan Institute of Engineering & Technology
Contents 1. About the Institute... 2 2. About the Department... 2 3. Objective of the Short Term Training Program... 3 4. Steering Committee of the Short Term Training Program... 3 5. Participation details of the Short Term Training Program... 4 6. Eminent Experts for Short Term Training Program... 5 7. Program Schedule of the Short Term Training Program... 7 8. Glimpses of the Short Term Training Program... 9 Page 1 of 25
1. About the Institute Darshan Institute of Engineering & Technology established in year 2009 by Shree G. N. Patel Education & Charitable Trust, is recognized by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) New Delhi and affiliated to Gujarat Technological University (GTU). The Institute is proud to have team of dedicated faculties and is committed to give world class infrastructure and educational environment so that students can reach their full potential in their chosen discipline as well as an individual. Presently institute offers graduate and post graduate programs in disciplines of Civil, Mechanical, Computer, Electronics & Communication, and Electrical Engineering. 2. About the Department Department of Electrical Engineering is part of the Institute since 2010 and has current intake of 60 undergraduate and 18 postgraduate students. Department has state-of-the-art infrastructure and a team of qualified, experienced and industry linked faculties. The Department also runs Energy Management Cell (EMC), as an independent unit, that offers services and solutions in key areas of Energy Audit, Power Quality Audit, Electrical Safety Audit, Thermography, Solar power plant EPC and other consultancy services. The Department holds seven licenses/approvals from State and Central Government and has successfully completed 850+ consultancies and collaborative projects with Government and private organizations and industries. In past few years the Department has received project grant of Rs. 45+ lac from Government agencies like GEDA, PPDC, NSDC, AICTE, etc. One of the major areas of work at the Department is solar and other renewable energy sources. 50 kwp roof top solar plant at the Institute is installed, operated and maintained by the Department. In addition to this the Department has carried out 450+ solar plant feasibility survey and completed 6+ projects on solar power plant. The department runs Center for Suryamitra Skill Development program approved by National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE) and Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) and has conducted number of training programs. Authorization/ Certification Accredited Energy Auditor (AEA 0252) Energy Auditor (REA 3) Electrical Contractor Energy Auditor Energy Audit Consultant Approving Organization Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), Ministry of Power, Government of India Energy Efficiency Management Office (EEMO), Ministry of Energy and Public Utilities, Republic of Mauritius Government of Gujarat Government of Gujarat Gujarat Energy Development Agency (GEDA) Page 2 of 25
3. Objective of the Short Term Training Program This short term training program (STTP) was intended to impart adequate information on design and development trends for PV Solar Power Plant and its application related concepts. The program has focused on- Key challenges for Solar Sector in India. Solar PV Technology in India. Different technologies, types and specifications of Solar PV system components as per relevant IEC standards. Sizing of PV Solar Power Plant. Testing, Commissioning and Maintenance of PV Solar Power Plant as per relevant IEC standards. Power quality analysis of existing PV Solar Power Plant. National and State level policies, subsidy schemes and tariff structure. 4. Steering Committee of the Short Term Training Program Patron Dr. R. G. Dhamsaniya Prof. M. V. Sanghani Principal Principal Darshan Institute of Engineering & Darshan Institute of Engineering & Technology Technology for Diploma Studies Convener Dr. D. D. Vyas Dr. K. R. Siddhapura Professor Professor Department of Electronics & Communication Department of Electrical Engineering Core Committee Prof. S. M. Patel Prof. M. N. Popat Associate Professor Assistant Professor Department of Electrical Engineering Department of Electronics & Communication Faculty Program Co-ordinators Prof. A. B. Balar Prof. H. K. Lakhani Assistant Professor Assistant Professor Department of Electrical Engineering Department of Electrical Engineering Page 3 of 25
5. Participation details of the Short Term Training Program The course was open to teaching faculty of Engineering Colleges, PG Students/Research Scholars of related engineering programs and professionals from Industry. Seats were limited and preference was given on first come basis. Participants from Various Engineering Colleges 11 Participants from Industries 02 PG Student 01 Participants from in-house Institute 19 Total Participants 33 Page 4 of 25
6. Eminent Experts for Short Term Training Program Expert Dr. A. K. Panchal Associate Professor Electrical Engineering Department SVNIT - Surat Dr. N. S. Shiradkar Assistant Professor Electrical Engineering Department IIT - Bombay Ms. Darshana Lalakiya Design Engineer Ambit Energy Pvt. Ltd. - Rajkot Mr. Akarsh Arora Design and O&M Engineer Ambit Energy Pvt. Ltd. - Rajkot Shree J. S. Dhola Asst. Manager Quality Goldi Solar Pvt. Ltd. - Surat Shree S. D. Thummar Managing Director Ambit Energy Pvt. Ltd. - Rajkot Shree S. R. Pandey The Legal Advisor Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) - Gandhinagar Shree R. J. Vala Executive Engineer (Solar) Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd. (GUVNL) Vadodara Area of Interest Renewable energy technologies, Silicon based solar cells technology, micro and nano materials characterization techniques, advanced electrical power systems with renewable energy sources Photovoltaic module reliability, accelerated testing, lifetime prediction, failure analysis techniques, performance modeling, inspection and monitoring techniques, inline metrology and characterization techniques Solar PV power plant design, development installations Solar PV power plant O&M, on-line performance monitoring Quality management, inspection of solar modules, EL testing, routine testing, reliability testing of solar modules as per IEC and UL standards, documentation Solar PV system design and analysis, project management, venture creation/development & financing, portfolio management, E- commerce Commercial activities, regulatory and legal affairs, project planning, R&D, O&M and training activities in the field of power generation, transmission and distribution Technical and policy matters in implementation of government scheme based on renewable energy Page 5 of 25
Dr. K. R. Siddhapura Professor & CEO Energy Management Cell Electrical Engineering Department DIET - Rajkot Prof. B. D. Kanani Assistant Professor Electrical Engineering Department DIET - Rajkot Prof. B. V. Dobaria Assistant Professor NSDC Trainer - Solar PV Installer (Suryamitra) Electrical Engineering Department DIET - Rajkot Prof. V. B. Doshi Assistant Professor Electrical Engineering Department DIET - Rajkot Prof. J. J. Dhol Assistant Professor NSDC Trainer - Solar PV Installer (Suryamitra) Electrical Engineering Department DIET - Rajkot Mr. P. C. Gohel Technical Support Staff NSDC Trainer - Solar PV Installer (Suryamitra) Electrical Engineering Department DIET - Rajkot PV solar and renewable energy, power electronics, electrical machines, electrical drives, power quality, energy conservation and management Energy audit and energy conservation, measurements and analysis, waste heat recovery, solar thermal Solar PV, smart grid, energy audit Electrical design, electrical installation, electrical safety and energy audit Electrical power system and feasibility assessment of PV Solar power plant Solar PV system, renewable energy Page 6 of 25
7. Program Schedule of the Short Term Training Program Day 1 (10/12/2018) 08:45 AM to 09:15 AM ---- Registration 09:15 AM to 09:45 AM ---- Inauguration 09:45 AM to 11:15 AM Dr. A. K. Panchal Why Renewable Energy? 11:15 AM to 11:30 AM Tea Break 11:30 AM to 01:00 PM Dr. A. K. Panchal Solar Photovoltaic Technology and Renewable Energy Conversion 01:00 PM to 02:00 PM Lunch Break 02:00 PM to 04:00 PM Prof. B. V. Dobaria PV system components rating and name (Hands-on) plate data collection, solar resource assessment using Apps, I-V curve tracing Day 2 (11/12/2018) 08:45 AM to 10.45 AM Prof. B. V. Dobaria Solar PV power plant design fundamentals - Electrical 10:45 AM to 11:00 AM Tea Break 11:00 AM to 01:00 PM Dr. N. S. Shiradkar Degradation and Failure in PV Module 01:00 PM to 02:00 PM Lunch Break 02:00 PM to 04:00 PM (Hands-on) Mr. P. C. Gohel DIET 50 kwp Rooftop plant configuration understanding and live generation data collection and energy assessment Day 3 (12/12/2018) 08:45 AM to 10.45 AM Ms. Darshana Lalakiya O & M Practices of PV Solar Plant Mr. Akarsh Arora 10:45 AM to 11:00 AM Tea Break 11:00 AM to 01:00 PM Prof. V. B. Doshi Inverter technology and solar power trends 01:00 PM to 02:00 PM Lunch Break 02:00 PM to 04:00 PM Prof. J. J. Dhol Solar PV power plant sizing using (Hands-on) simulation CAD tools Page 7 of 25
Day 4 (13/12/2018) 08:45 AM to 10.45 AM Prof. B. D. Kanani Performance evaluation of solar PV power plant and O & M practices 10:45 AM to 11:00 AM Tea Break 11:00 AM to 01:00 PM Shree Jay J. Dhola Technology and trends in Solar PV modules manufacturing 01:00 PM to 02:00 PM Lunch Break 02:00 PM to 04:00 PM (Hands-on) Prof. B. D. Kanani DIET 50 kwp Rooftop plant performance analysis, thermograph and power quality analysis Day 5 (14/12/2018) 08:45 AM to 10.45 AM Shree S. D. Thummar Solar PV power plant design fundamentals - Mechanical 10:45 AM to 11:00 AM Tea Break 11:00 AM to 01:00 PM Shree S. R. Pandey Policy and current state of art in Solar PV power plant 01:00 PM to 02:00 PM Lunch Break 02:00 PM onwards ---- Industrial visit MWp scale ground mount Solar PV power plant Day 6 (15/12/2018) 08:45 AM to 10.00 AM ---- Test and discussion 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Shree R. J. Vala PV Solar power plant government schemes 12:00 PM to 12:15 PM Tea Break 12:15 PM to 01:00 PM ---- Valedictory 01:00 PM Lunch Page 8 of 25
8. Glimpses of the Short Term Training Program Day 1 (10/12/2018) Glimpse 1 Inauguration Glimpse 2 Lighting a Lamp Page 9 of 25
Glimpse 3 Expert Talk by Dr. A. K. Panchal Glimpse 4 Expert Talk by Dr. A. K. Panchal Page 10 of 25
Glimpse 5 Solar PV Laboratory Demonstration Glimpse 6 Hands on by Prof. B. V. Dobaria Page 11 of 25
Glimpse 7 Hands on by Prof. B. D. Kanani Glimpse 8 Hands on by Mr. P. C. Gohel Page 12 of 25
Day 2 (11/12/2018) Glimpse 9 Expert Talk by Prof. B. V. Dobaria Glimpse 10 Expert Talk by Dr. N. S. Shiradkar Page 13 of 25
Glimpse 11 Hands on @ DIET 50 kwp Rooftop Plant Glimpse 12 Hands on @ DIET 50 kwp Rooftop Plant Page 14 of 25
Day 3 (12/12/2018) Glimpse 13 Expert Talk by Ms. Darshana Lalakiya Glimpse 14 Expert Talk by Mr. Akarsh Arora Page 15 of 25
Glimpse 15 Expert Talk by Prof. V. B. Doshi Glimpse 16 Hands on by Prof. J. J. Dhol Page 16 of 25
Day 4 (13/12/2018) Glimpse 17 Expert Talk by Prof. B. D. Kanani Glimpse 18 Expert Talk by Shree J. S. Dhola Page 17 of 25
Glimpse 19 Hands on @ DIET 50 kwp Rooftop Plant Glimpse 20 Hands on @ DIET 50 kwp Rooftop Plant Page 18 of 25
Day 5 (14/12/2018) Glimpse 21 Expert Talk by Shree S. D. Thummar Glimpse 22 Expert Talk by Shree S. R. Pandey Page 19 of 25
Glimpse 23 Industrial Visit MWp Scale ground Mount Solar PV Power Plant Glimpse 24 Industrial Visit MWp Scale ground Mount Solar PV Power Plant Page 20 of 25
Day 6 (15/12/2018) Glimpse 25 Test and Discussion Glimpse 26 Test and Discussion Page 21 of 25
Glimpse 27 Test and Discussion Glimpse 28 Test and Discussion Page 22 of 25
Glimpse 29 Expert Talk by Shree R. J. Vala Glimpse 30 Valedictory Page 23 of 25
Glimpse 31 Group Photograph Glimpse 32 Group Photograph Page 24 of 25
Glimpse 33 Group Photograph Page 25 of 25