IITK Online PG Program

Course ID	Course Title	Credit	Description	Content
SEE901E	An Overview of Energy Sustainability and Policies	9	This is an introductory course which is in two parts. The first part will provide students with an overview of the energy usage, climate issues and sustainability challenges that arise from global warming due to the use of fossil fuels to produce energy. Further, it will provide a brief overview of the clean energy technologies that could help us reduce carbon emissions and curtail global warming. The second part of the course is intended to expose students to the legal and institutional framework that governs the formulation and implementation of India’s sustainability agenda, and the actual policies and programmes that have been put in place toward ensuring sustainable development in the country. It will cover various facets of the environment with particular focus on issues related to RE, forests, wildlife, and pollution. It will bridge an important gap between the knowledge that students acquire in other courses and the actual practice of sustainability in India.	Part-I: Overview of nexus between energy generation, consumption and climate change This part of the course will provide an introduction to how human development has historically been driven by energy. It will also delve into the traditional methods of producing energy, based on the use of fossil fuels, and how they have contributed to environmental and ecological issues. Subsequently, it will briefly introduce talk about climate change and carbon emission correlations. It will then introduce the non-fossil fuel-based energy generation, storage and carbon technologies that could help us move towards reducing carbon emissions. Part-II: Energy and Climate Policies This part of the course will begin with a description of major international agreements that cover the environment and the fight against climate change. It will then introduce the students to the relevant parts of the Constitution of India and how they have been interpreted by the judiciary. It will then cover how environmental issues are sought to be addressed by various laws and institutions in India, with reference to forest, wildlife and pollution related issues. It will go on to the eco-system for renewable energy, the progress made in developing renewable energy capacities in India, the policies and programs that have contributed to this progress, and what are the challenges to achieving the ambitious targets that the country has set for itself. Last, it will cover the new and upcoming areas in renewable energy. Thus, the course will seek to provide a wholistic picture of how environment related issues are being addressed in the country
SEE902E	Energy Systems: Modelling and Analysis	Elective	Objectives: This course intends to familiarize with the different energy systems used for clean power generation that are essential to understand evolving renewable energy technologies globally. This course will cover broadly three major energy systems, i.e. Solar Photovoltaic, Solar Thermal, and Fuel Cells system. Fundamental principles of each system will be covered along with their modelling aspects and system design concepts. Application of this energy system for power generation and for any specific purpose will also be covered. This will help to understand the importance of various energy system technologies covered in this course.	Solar Photovoltaic system Fuel Cells and electrolysis systems Solar Thermal System
SEE903E	Structure and Characterization of Materials	Elective	Objectives: The main objective of this course is to make the students learn different structural and compositional characterization methods, including fundamental principles, how to analyze the data and how to avoid making common mistakes that can lead to erroneous interpretations.	Essentials of materials: Structure and composition, Correlation with properties Diffraction Imaging Microstructure Spectroscopic Techniques for Composition Determination Thermal Analysis Property analysis
SEE904E	Energy storage: Materials, Devices and Manufacturing	Elective	Objectives: This course intends to provide an understanding of the working mechanisms of different energy storage systems e.g. batteries, supercapacitors, thermal energy storage, pumped hydro storage, etc. Students will study thermodynamics, kinetics pertaining to the electrochemical reactions, electrodes, and electrolytes as well as experimental techniques to study their performance parameters. Basic concepts pertaining to the functioning of thermal energy and pumped hydro storage systems, their design, and their integration with distribution infrastructure will be covered. Finally, the course will introduce and discuss methods for manufacturing these systems.	Introduction to Energy storage systems Introduction to Batteries Components of Batteries Battery Configuration & Fabrication Raw material processing General processing techniques Battery manufacturing Supercapacitors Thermal Energy Storage Pumped-hydro Energy Storage
SEE905E	Solar Photovoltaics: Materials, Devices and Manufacturing	Elective	Objectives: The objective of this course is to enable the students in understanding: • How solar cells function? • Underlying physics and optoelectronic processes • Techniques used for photovoltaic characterization • Manufacturing of solar cells • Various types of solar cells • Designing of PV systems	Introduction to solar cell Basics of semiconductors Optoelectronic processes in solar cells P-N junction Device characterization of solar cells Manufacturing of Solar Cells Different types of solar cells PV Module Design and Manufacturing PV system design
SEE906E	Hydrogen Energy Systems: Fundamentals, Applications, and Manufacturing	Elective	Objectives: • Overview of the hydrogen economy, hydrogen-based energy eco-system, need of hydrogen-based systems, and current status of hydrogen-related activities • Hydrogen generation systems: Electrolysis, photo-splitting, thermochemical reformation – fundamental principles, materials, design, and manufacturing • Hydrogen storage systems: Compressed, cryogenic, physical, and chemical storage – overview, materials, and design • Hydrogen utilization systems: Fuel cells, Green ammonia, IC engines, reducing agent, and fuel for industry – fundamentals, materials, design, and manufacturing • System-level design and brief overview of integration with other systems	Introduction/Overview Hydrogen production through electrolysis Hydrogen production through photochemical methods Hydrogen production through thermochemical methods Hydrogen Storage and Transportation Hydrogen use: Fuel Cells Hydrogen utilization in other industries & Outlook
SEE907E	Wind & Hydro Energy	Elective	Objectives: This course will equip participants with the basics of green energy technologies like wind and hydro energy. It will cover the potential of such energy harvesting methods in India and worldwide, possible solutions, and future directions. The course will also discuss challenges associated with existing technologies, include laboratory demonstrations of scaled models of horizontal and vertical axis wind turbines, and present fundamentals of computations.	Introduction & Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics Wind Energy Fundamentals Wind Turbine Technologies Horizontal Axis Wind Turbine Vertical Axis Wind Turbines Small Scale Wind Turbines Hydro Energy Wind & Hydro Energy modeling – CFD Perspective
SEE908E	Electrical Vehicle Technologies	Elective	Objectives: This course intends to familiarize students with the various technologies of electrical vehicles (EV). It is divided into four modules: basics of EVs, battery storage, EV charging, and EV motors. The course covers the history and reasons behind EV growth, types and working principles of EVs, electrochemical cells, charging algorithms, battery management systems, chargers and infrastructure, renewable energy-based charging, and different types of propulsion motors. It provides a solid foundation for further studies in EV technologies.	Basics of EVs Energy Storage EV Charging EV Motors
SEE909E	Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage	Elective	Objectives: This course provides an in-depth understanding of Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) technologies as a critical pillar of sustainable energy transitions. It covers CO₂ emissions mitigation in power, industry, and transportation sectors, scientific principles, technological approaches, system integration, and policy/regulatory frameworks. Students will also explore emerging research, Indian and global case studies, techno-economic evaluations, and innovation trends such as AI/ML for CCUS optimization.	Introduction to CCUS and Global Context Fundamentals of CO₂ Capture CO₂ Transport Systems CO₂ Storage Mechanisms CO₂ Utilization Pathways Integration with Industrial and Bioenergy Systems Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) Techno-Economics, LCA, and Evaluation Policy, Regulatory, and Public Engagement Dimensions Outlook and Emerging Frontiers
SEE910E	Smart Grid	Elective	Objectives: This course familiarizes students with smart grid architecture, communication, and measurement technologies. It covers smart grid protocols and standards, fundamentals of renewable energy integration (solar and wind), and their modeling for grid integration. The course also explores microgrid applications, including modeling, control, grid-connected and isolated operations, through real-time simulations and hardware-in-the-loop case studies.	Smart Grid Technologies Renewable Energy Integration and Electricity Markets Microgrids
SEE911E	Critical Minerals for Sustainable Energy Systems: Extraction, Processing, and Recycling	Elective	Objectives: This course provides a comprehensive understanding of the requirements of critical minerals for sustainable energy systems. It covers availability and production from primary, secondary, and tertiary resources, along with their role in clean energy transitions, extraction, processing, recycling, and sustainable development.	Introduction to Sustainable Energy Systems and Critical Minerals Clean Energy Transition: Global and Indian Perspective Critical Minerals for Clean Energy Systems Critical Mineral Value Chain and Sustainable Development Exploration, Planning and Extraction of Mineral Resources Environmental and Social Impacts & Mitigation, Mineral Processing Advanced Metallurgical Techniques & Secondary Sources Technologies for Recovery from Industrial Waste and Circular Economy Reprocessing of E-Waste and End-of-Life Clean Energy Infrastructure Supply Prospects, Geopolitics and Recycling Approaches

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Online PG Diploma in Renewable Energy Technologies