The Department of Energy studies was established in September 2015. The conventional energy sources are depleting day by day and hence the demand for new and renewable energy sources are predominant across the Country. The Governmental and Non-Governmental organizations are coming out with more proposals and schemes to popularize the concept of Green energy. Photovoltaic solar cells, bio energy, wind mills are alternative to address the energy crisis. In the coming years demand for the trained man power in this emerging branch of science is inevitable. In order to promote the knowledge and skill on new and renewable energy sources, the Department of Energy studies of Periyar University taken an initiative to offer post graduate and research programmes on energy related areas.
Department of Energy Studies established with a vision to provide training to the students and research scholars on renewable energy sources and to develop skill in energy sector.
Faculty members are undertaking the studies and research on various types of renewable energy sources to achieve the vision.
B.E./B.Tech. in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical and Electronics, Electronics and Communication and Chemical Engineering
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B.Sc. (Physics, Chemistry and Biological Sciences)
The syllabi for the courses are designed to suite the present day needs of the industries. Due importance are given in the syllabi for theory and practical modules. The courses are offered under Choice based credit system (CBCS). Core, Elective and skill based courses are incorporated in the syllabi. Besides class room teaching visit to industries and interns are made compulsory which will provide hands on training experiences.