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Address for Communication : International Workshop INTRODUCTION

on Energy is the driving force behind all economic
activities. Consequently the ever increasing
Solar Power Generation Technologies population and the associated energy requirements
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Email: become matters of great concern. In particular, the
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availability of suitable and sufficient energy
sources, development of environmental friendly
SPONSORSHIP
utilization technologies and the cost of energy have
We sponsor the above candidate for participating in become extremely important factors needing
the workshop on “Solar Power Generation immediate attention. In this context, several
Technologies” to be held at Indian Institute of schemes have been proposed for developing new
Technology Madras, Chennai during December and renewable energy technologies. Solar energy
6-8, 2010. Organized by systems are most promising and sustainable among
The registration fee for ` ___________ by a renewable energy conversion technologies.
Indian Institute of Technology Madras
demand draft No.________Dated_________ Presently an important goal of engineers and
Chennai – 600 036
Drawn on _______________ is enclosed. scientists / researchers is to identify advanced solar
energy technologies by which energy utilization is
made more efficient, less costly, and clean. With
Date : this background, an international workshop on
Solar Power Generation Technologies is being
Signature and Seal of organized for middle level practicing engineers,
the Head of Sponsoring Organization managers from industry, and personnel from
teaching and R&D institutions. The focus will be
IMPORTANT DATES on selected environment-friendly solar energy
Receipt of Application : 15th October 2010 technologies for power generation. The main
objective of the workshop is disseminating relevant
Intimation of Selection : 20th October 2010
Heat Transfer and Thermal Power Laboratory information on various aspects and current trends
Confirmation of
Department of Mechanical Engineering in solar energy conversion technologies for power
Participation : 1st December 2010 Indian Institute of Technology Madras generation. Attending this course will be of great
CHENNAI – 600 036 benefit to the teachers by familiarizing themselves
with the state of the art in energy technologies and
planning long-term research programs. For participants is based on first cum first serve. The International Workshop
working engineers and scientists, the course will participants have to make their own arrangements on
open up new vistas for the application of advanced for travel and accommodation. However, Solar Power Generation Technologies
energy technologies to the problems they are refreshments and lunch will be provided during the
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currently facing and identify topics for future workshop.
research and development. Registration Fee:
COURSE CONTENTS Delegates from India Abroad REGISTRATION FORM
• Fundamentals of Solar Power Generation Industry `. 15,000 USD 350 (Application to reach before 15th October 2010)
• Principles of Solar Energy Conversion R&D Institutions `. 12,500 USD 300
• Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) Technologies Academia `. 10,000 USD 250
1. Name :
• Solar Photovoltaic & CPV Technologies Student `. 7,500 USD 150
• Design of Solar Power Systems
• Installation and Commissioning of CSP &PV The registration fee may be paid by demand draft 2. Designation :
systems in favour of The Registrar, IIT Madras payable at
• Integrated Solar Power Systems Chennai. The application for participation in the
3. Age :
VENUE Programme should be made in the form attached.
The course will be held at Mechanical Engineering Prospective candidates may please return the
Department, IIT Madras. completed application duly sponsored. The 4. Educational Qualifications:
FACULTY completed application form should reach
Experts from India and UK will participate as Dr. K.S. REDDY on or before 15th October 2010.
5. Name of the Sponsoring
resource persons. This international workshop is an Registration through e-mail is also welcome.
Organization :
area of great relevance to our country. The
participants will have an opportunity of interacting Application to be mailed to:
with the experts and other participants to promote 6.(a) Professional/Teaching/Research/Industry
collaborative research in the future.
Dr. K. S. REDDY
Associate Professor Experience (years) :
ELIGIBILITY FOR REGISTRATION Heat Transfer and Thermal Power Laboratory
The Programme is open to engineers/ Department of Mechanical Engineering
managers / faculty members in the Departments of Indian Institute of Technology Madras (b) Topic of research :
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Mechanical / Energy / Environmental / Chemical / Telephone : +91– 44 – 2257 4702 (Office)
Electrical Engineering. The number of participants +91– 44 – 2257 6702 (Res.) (c) Courses taught and currently teaching:
will be restricted to 20. The selection of Fax : +91–44 – 2257 4652
Email : ksreddy@iitm.ac.in