Module 1 : Physics of Wind Power History of wind power, Indian and Global statistics, Wind physics, Betz limit, Tip speed ratio, stall and pitch control, Wind speed statistics - probability distributions, Wind speed and power - cumulative distribution functions. (Chapter - 1) Module 2 : Wind generator topologies Review of modern wind turbine technologies, Fixed and Variable speed wind turbines, Induction Generators, Doubly-Fed Induction Generators and their characteristics, Permanent Magnet Synchronous Generators, Power electronics converter, Generator - Converter configurations, Converter Control. (Chapter - 2) Module 3 : The Solar Resource Introduction, solar radiation spectra, solar geometry, Earth Sun angles, observer Sun angles, solar day length, Estimation of solar energy availability. (Chapter - 3) Module 4 : Solar photovoltaic Solar Cell fundamentals, Technologies - Amorphous, monocrystalline, polycrystalline; V-I characteristics of a PV cell, PV module, array; Power Electronic Converters for Solar Systems, Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) algorithms, Converter Control, Solar PV applications, Grid - Connected System and Standalone system, Solar Water Pumps, Solar street lights, Battery sizing. (Chapter - 4) Module 5 : Network Integration Issues Overview of grid code technical requirements, Fault ride - through for wind farms - real and reactive power regulation, voltage and frequency operating limits, solar PV and wind farm behavior during grid disturbances, Power quality issues, Power system interconnection experiences in the world. Hybrid and isolated operations of solar PV and wind systems. (Chapter - 5) Module 6 : Solar thermal Systems Solar Collectors, Solar water heater, Solar Passive Heating and Cooling Systems, Solar Cookers, Solar Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Solar thermal power generation technologies, Parabolic trough, central receivers, parabolic dish, Fresnel, solar pond, elementary analysis. (Chapter - 6)
