In a strategic move to strengthen India’s clean energy workforce, premier Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) have launched a six-month residential training programme aimed at equipping graduates with specialised skills in renewable energy systems and power electronics.

The initiative, led by IIT Madras in collaboration with the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) and ITEL Foundation, will be conducted across IIT Madras, IIT Kanpur, and IIT Bombay.

 

 

The programme, titled Power Electronics Finishing School, is designed to provide intensive, application-oriented training to engineering graduates and early-career professionals. It integrates classroom instruction with hands-on project work, ensuring a balanced approach to theoretical understanding and practical implementation.

Participants will be trained in key areas such as power electronics design, system integration, and control systems, with additional modules covering circuit simulation tools, PCB design, and hardware implementation

 

The programme adopts a residential format to ensure immersive learning and direct access to IIT infrastructure and faculty expertise. Each participating campus will admit 10 candidates, taking the total intake to approximately 30 participants across all locations.

Selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend of ₹10,000 during the six-month training period.

 

The programme is open to candidates with a BE or BTech degree in Electrical Engineering or related disciplines. Fresh graduates as well as professionals with up to two years of experience are eligible to apply.

The selection process will be conducted through an interactive voice-based interview system managed by ITEL Foundation. The application deadline is yet to be announced

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The initiative is backed by industry partners including InPhase, Statcon Energiaa, Enspar, First Solar, Larsen & Toubro (L&T), and Ornate Solar. These collaborations are expected to provide participants with industry exposure and facilitate placement opportunities upon successful completion of the programme.

The curriculum has been aligned with industry requirements to address skill gaps in sectors such as renewable energy, electric mobility, and advanced power systems

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The programme comes at a time when India is accelerating its transition towards renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure. By focusing on niche and high-demand skill areas, the initiative aims to contribute to building a future-ready technical workforce capable of supporting national and global energy transitions.

 

While the initiative marks a positive step towards specialised skill development, its limited intake highlights the need for broader, scalable training models to address the growing demand for skilled professionals in the renewable energy sector.

 

The IIT-led renewable energy training programme represents a focused effort to bridge the gap between academic learning and industry requirements. As India continues to invest in clean energy, such initiatives are expected to play a crucial role in developing skilled talent, although scaling remains a key challenge for long-term impact.