5 DAYS FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAME SCHEDULE ON “RECENT TRENDS IN RENEWABLE ENERGY SECTOR”

Fossil fuels have historically dominated electricity generation, accounting for approximately two-thirds of global electricity production. As a result of continuous large-scale consumption, accelerating the depletion of fossil fuel reserves, necessitates a transition to sustainable alternatives. In view of these conditions, the production of energy from naturally available Renewable Energy Sources (RES) has become a global priority. Over the past decade, the use of RES has expanded significantly, contributing 5–25% of global power generation. This means that the world is gradually shifting towards a complete transition from conventional sources to RES. Being lowest possibility of pollution susceptibility, RES is also called ‘Green Energy’. Among RES, solar, wind, nuclear, hydroelectric and biomass have emerged as the most prominent options. Their environmental benefits, inexhaustibility, and cost-effectiveness provide distinct advantages over fossil fuels. The current FDP covers the emerging trends in RES by eminent speakers from various parts of India.