Course Overview
The B.Tech in Renewable Energy Engineering equips students with the knowledge to design, implement, and manage sustainable energy systems. The program covers solar, wind, hydro, and bioenergy technologies, emphasizing practical skills, innovation, and environmental impact mitigation.
Course Duration:
4 Years (8 Semesters)
Average Fees:
The average fee for B.Tech in Renewable Energy Engineering in India ranges between INR 1.5 Lakh to 4 Lakh per year depending on the institution.
Exams to Attend:
Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main and Advanced - For admission to top institutions like IITs and NITs.
State-level entrance exams such as KCET, MHT CET, WBJEE, etc.
Institution-specific entrance exams for universities like VITEEE, SRMJEEE, and others.
Syllabus - Semester Wise:
Semester 1:
Engineering Mathematics I
Engineering Physics
Engineering Chemistry
Basic Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Introduction to Computing and Programming
Engineering Graphics
Environmental Science
Semester 2:
Engineering Mathematics II
Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics
Material Science and Engineering
Basic Mechanical Engineering
Energy and Environment
Computer-Aided Design (CAD)
Workshop Practice
Semester 3:
Engineering Mathematics III
Introduction to Renewable Energy Technologies
Electrical Power Generation Systems
Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer
Electrical and Electronic Circuits
Instrumentation and Measurement in Energy Systems
Energy Conservation and Management
Semester 4:
Renewable Energy Systems I (Solar, Wind, Biomass)
Control Systems Engineering
Energy Storage Technologies
Solar Photovoltaic and Thermal Energy Conversion
Wind Energy Technology
Power Electronics and Drives
Elective I: Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology
Semester 5:
Renewable Energy Systems II (Hydro, Geothermal, Marine)
Smart Grid and Power Distribution Systems
Energy Efficiency in Buildings and Industry
Advanced Energy Storage Systems (Battery, Supercapacitors)
Energy Policy and Regulations
Energy Economics and Project Finance
Elective II: Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems
Semester 6:
Advanced Wind and Solar Energy Technologies
Distributed Power Generation
Environmental Impact of Energy Systems
Design of Renewable Energy Projects
Waste to Energy Conversion
Energy Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Project Work I: Mini Renewable Energy System
Semester 7:
Sustainable Energy Development
Grid Integration of Renewable Energy Systems
Electric Vehicle Technology
Energy Systems Simulation and Modeling
Elective III: Bioenergy and Biofuels
Industrial Internship/Training
Semester 8:
Power System Optimization for Renewable Energy
Advanced Renewable Energy Technologies
Energy Storage and Integration
Renewable Energy Project Management
Major Project Work and Dissertation
Top 10 Institutions in India (Combined Ranking):
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bombay
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi
National Institute of Technology (NIT), Trichy
Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore
University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES), Dehradun
Amity University, Noida
SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai
Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani
Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal
TERI School of Advanced Studies, New Delhi
Top 10 Institutions in Kerala:
National Institute of Technology (NIT), Calicut
Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT), Kochi
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri Campus
Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology (RIT), Kottayam
Government Engineering College, Thrissur
TKM College of Engineering, Kollam
Mar Athanasius College of Engineering, Kothamangalam
Federal Institute of Science And Technology (FISAT), Angamaly
Saintgits College of Engineering, Kottayam
MES College of Engineering, Malappuram