A Report
On
Short Term Training Program
(STTP)
10th - 15th December, 2018
Organized by
Gujarat Technological University (GTU)
In collaboration with
Department of Electrical Engineering
Darshan Institute of Engineering & Technology
Design and Development Trends for PV Solar Power Plant
A Report On Short Term Training Program (STTP)
Design and Development Trends for PV Solar Power Plant
10th - 15th December, 2018
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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
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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 Approving Organization
Accredited Energy Auditor
(AEA–0252)
Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), Ministry of Power,
Government of India
Energy Auditor (REA 3) Energy Efficiency Management Office (EEMO), Ministry of
Energy and Public Utilities, Republic of Mauritius
Electrical Contractor Government of Gujarat
Energy Auditor Government of Gujarat
Energy Audit Consultant Gujarat Energy Development Agency (GEDA)
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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
Principal
Darshan Institute of Engineering &
Technology
Prof. M. V. Sanghani
Principal
Darshan Institute of Engineering &
Technology for Diploma Studies
Convener
Dr. D. D. Vyas
Professor
Department of Electronics & Communication
Dr. K. R. Siddhapura
Professor
Department of Electrical Engineering
Core Committee
Prof. S. M. Patel
Associate Professor
Department of Electrical Engineering
Prof. M. N. Popat
Assistant Professor
Department of Electronics & Communication
Faculty Program Co-ordinators
Prof. A. B. Balar
Assistant Professor
Department of Electrical Engineering
Prof. H. K. Lakhani
Assistant Professor
Department of Electrical Engineering
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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
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6. Eminent Experts for Short Term Training Program
Expert Area of Interest
Dr. A. K. Panchal
Associate Professor
Electrical Engineering Department
SVNIT - Surat
Renewable energy technologies, Silicon
based solar cells technology, micro and
nano materials characterization techniques,
advanced electrical power systems with
renewable energy sources
Dr. N. S. Shiradkar
Assistant Professor
Electrical Engineering Department
IIT - Bombay
Photovoltaic module reliability, accelerated
testing, lifetime prediction, failure analysis
techniques, performance modeling,
inspection and monitoring techniques, in-
line metrology and characterization
techniques
Ms. Darshana Lalakiya
Design Engineer
Ambit Energy Pvt. Ltd. - Rajkot
Solar PV power plant design, development
installations
Mr. Akarsh Arora
Design and O&M Engineer
Ambit Energy Pvt. Ltd. - Rajkot
Solar PV power plant O&M, on-line
performance monitoring
Shree J. S. Dhola
Asst. Manager – Quality
Goldi Solar Pvt. Ltd. - Surat
Quality management, inspection of solar
modules, EL testing, routine testing,
reliability testing of solar modules as per IEC
and UL standards, documentation
Shree S. D. Thummar
Managing Director
Ambit Energy Pvt. Ltd. - Rajkot
Solar PV system design and analysis, project
management, venture creation/development
& financing, portfolio management, E-
commerce
Shree S. R. Pandey
The Legal Advisor
Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission
(GERC) - Gandhinagar
Commercial activities, regulatory and legal
affairs, project planning, R&D, O&M and
training activities in the field of power
generation, transmission and distribution
Shree R. J. Vala
Executive Engineer (Solar)
Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd. (GUVNL)
Vadodara
Technical and policy matters in
implementation of government scheme
based on renewable energy
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Dr. K. R. Siddhapura
Professor & CEO
Energy Management Cell
Electrical Engineering Department
DIET - Rajkot
PV solar and renewable energy, power
electronics, electrical machines, electrical
drives, power quality, energy conservation
and management
Prof. B. D. Kanani
Assistant Professor
Electrical Engineering Department
DIET - Rajkot
Energy audit and energy conservation,
measurements and analysis, waste heat
recovery, solar thermal
Prof. B. V. Dobaria
Assistant Professor
NSDC Trainer - Solar PV Installer (Suryamitra)
Electrical Engineering Department
DIET - Rajkot
Solar PV, smart grid, energy audit
Prof. V. B. Doshi
Assistant Professor
Electrical Engineering Department
DIET - Rajkot
Electrical design, electrical installation,
electrical safety and energy audit
Prof. J. J. Dhol
Assistant Professor
NSDC Trainer - Solar PV Installer (Suryamitra)
Electrical Engineering Department
DIET - Rajkot
Electrical power system and feasibility
assessment of PV Solar power plant
Mr. P. C. Gohel
Technical Support Staff
NSDC Trainer - Solar PV Installer (Suryamitra)
Electrical Engineering Department
DIET - Rajkot
Solar PV system, renewable energy
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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
(Hands-on)
Prof. B. V. Dobaria PV system components rating and name
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
Mr. Akarsh Arora
O & M Practices of PV Solar Plant
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
(Hands-on)
Prof. J. J. Dhol Solar PV power plant sizing using
simulation CAD tools
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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
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8. Glimpses of the Short Term Training Program
Day – 1 (10/12/2018)
Glimpse 1 Inauguration
Glimpse 2 Lighting a Lamp
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Glimpse 3 Expert Talk by Dr. A. K. Panchal
Glimpse 4 Expert Talk by Dr. A. K. Panchal
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Glimpse 5 Solar PV Laboratory Demonstration
Glimpse 6 Hands on by Prof. B. V. Dobaria
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Glimpse 7 Hands on by Prof. B. D. Kanani
Glimpse 8 Hands on by Mr. P. C. Gohel
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Day – 2 (11/12/2018)
Glimpse 9 Expert Talk by Prof. B. V. Dobaria
Glimpse 10 Expert Talk by Dr. N. S. Shiradkar
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Glimpse 11 Hands on @ DIET 50 kWp Rooftop Plant
Glimpse 12 Hands on @ DIET 50 kWp Rooftop Plant
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Day – 3 (12/12/2018)
Glimpse 13 Expert Talk by Ms. Darshana Lalakiya
Glimpse 14 Expert Talk by Mr. Akarsh Arora
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Glimpse 15 Expert Talk by Prof. V. B. Doshi
Glimpse 16 Hands on by Prof. J. J. Dhol
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Day – 4 (13/12/2018)
Glimpse 17 Expert Talk by Prof. B. D. Kanani
Glimpse 18 Expert Talk by Shree J. S. Dhola
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Glimpse 19 Hands on @ DIET 50 kWp Rooftop Plant
Glimpse 20 Hands on @ DIET 50 kWp Rooftop Plant
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Day – 5 (14/12/2018)
Glimpse 21 Expert Talk by Shree S. D. Thummar
Glimpse 22 Expert Talk by Shree S. R. Pandey
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Glimpse 23 Industrial Visit MWp Scale ground Mount Solar PV Power Plant
Glimpse 24 Industrial Visit MWp Scale ground Mount Solar PV Power Plant
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Day – 6 (15/12/2018)
Glimpse 25 Test and Discussion
Glimpse 26 Test and Discussion
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Glimpse 27 Test and Discussion
Glimpse 28 Test and Discussion
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Glimpse 29 Expert Talk by Shree R. J. Vala
Glimpse 30 Valedictory
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Glimpse 31 Group Photograph
Glimpse 32 Group Photograph
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Glimpse 33 Group Photograph