TERI-ITEC Courses 2012-13 Course VIII - Renewable energy and energy efficiency

About TERI-ITEC

TERI is empanelled by the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC)/ Special Commonwealth African Assistance Programme (SCAAP), government of India, for this programme. Under the programme, eight courses are being offered for the year 2012-13. These are: Integrated approach towards sustainable development, applications of biotechnology and its regulation, designing and implementing solar energy based livelihood projects for rural communities, climate change and sustainability, decentralized energy solutions-planning and implementation, trade and sustainable development, resource security and governance issues, challenges and opportunities, renewable energy and energy efficiency.

Each individual course is a three-week long residential programme conducted in India, attended by participants from other developing countries. The courses are designed to meet the needs of senior and mid-level government and non-government officials from ITEC/SCAAP countries.

Advantages of attending the course

• Increased understanding of various dimensions of each course;
• Development of practical knowledge through demonstrations and field visits; and
• Wider exposure to India as the course lectures are complemented by study tours.

Course eligibility

Bachelor's degree in any discipline; work experience of 2 years

Number of participants - 30

Course details

The course aims to develop an understanding of the existing and emerging renewable energy technologies, and energy conservation and ef f iciency improving techniques. It covers basics of dif ferent sources and forms of energy, role of renewable energy, energy eff iciency, solar thermal technology and its application, wind power, biomass gasifier-based system development, small hydro technology, renewable energy policies, rural energy issues, overview of Indian energy scenario and demand side management.

Scholarship

The cost of the course, travel, and stay of the selected participant will be borne by ITEC (Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India).

Application procedure

Fill up the ITEC/SCAAP Application form and submit it to respective nodal government department/agency designated to nominate candidates. The nodal department/agency will, in turn, forward the applications to the Embassy/High Commission of India.

The selected participants would be informed by the Indian Embassies of the respective ITEC/SCAAP countries.

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Accommodation

Hostel accommodation for the participants would be arranged at the TERI Retreat or at TERI University.

TERI Retreat is a training complex located a mere 35-minute driving distance from the heart of Delhi in Gual Pahari, Gurgaon. Away from the hustle-bustle of the city, this 36-hectare training complex is a perfect example of sustainable, green, and productive habitat created through application of scientific methods and technique.

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