Energy Engineering Courses in India

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Energy Engineering Courses in India at the graduate degree level are very few; perhaps just a handful of engineering institutes offering it as an exclusive discipline. But at the post graduate level there are a number of courses offering energy engineering courses. Energy engineering as is obvious, is concerned with energy and all the relevant processes involved with it. Definition wise - Energy Engineering is a broad field of engineering which deals with energy efficiency, energy services, facility management, plant engineering, environmental compliance and alternative energy technologies. But more than anything else energy minimization is the major objective. The principles of energy engineering are applied to building design, HVAC, lighting, refrigeration for efficient usage of energy. Reducing carbon emissions is another major objective. Energy engineering courses syllabi includes the study of Chemical, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering. This is why it is an interdisciplinary study. Professionals belonging to Energy Engineering are mostly known as Energy Engineers. Energy Engineers job profile includes discovering new non renewable energy sources, conservation of non renewable sources of energy, supplying good amount of energy resources etc. Energy engineering is also referred as Energy Technology as it handles conversion, production, transfer, distribution and use of energy. India has an installed capacity of about 8800 MW and the potential to generate up to 65,000 MW of power using onshore wind energy. India is thus ranked 5th in the world in wind energy and a major player in the global wind energy market. Such and other many feats create several job opportunities for qualified professionals. Energy engineering courses therefore have gained a great importance especially when there is a strong two-way relationship between economic development and energy consumption. At the same time, India ranks 6th in the world in total energy consumption and needs to accelerate the development of the sector to meet its growth aspirations. Various association like Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) are involved in this effort.  AEE is a non-profit professional society having over 15,000 members in 84 countries. AEE offers a full array of informational outreach programs including seminars (live and internet based), conferences, journals, books, and certification programs.

  • B.Tech Energy Engineering

    Bachelor of Technology in Energy Engineering

    Total Colleges: 4

  • B.Tech Energy Technology

    Bachelor of Technology in Energy Technology

    Total Colleges: 1

  • B.Tech Nuclear Science & Engineering

    Bachelor of Technology in Nuclear Science & Engineering

    Total Colleges: 2

  • B.Tech. + M.Tech. (Energy Engineering)

    Bachelor of Technology + Master of Technology in Energy Engineering

    Total Colleges: 2

  • M.E. (Heat Transfer and Energy Systems)

    Master of Engineering in Heat Transfer and Energy Systems

    Total Colleges: 2

  • M.Tech Energy

    Master of Technology in Energy

    Total Colleges: 3

  • M.Tech Energy Conservation & Environment

    Master of Technology in Energy Conservation & Environment

    Total Colleges: 2

  • M.Tech Energy Conservation and Management

    Master of Technology in Energy Conservation and Management

    Total Colleges: 1

  • M.Tech Energy Engineering

    Master of Technology in Energy Engineering

    Total Colleges: 19

  • M.Tech Energy Management

    Master of Technology in Energy Management

    Total Colleges: 8

  • M.Tech Energy Science and Technology

    Master of Technology in Energy Science and Technology

    Total Colleges: 6

  • M.Tech Energy System Engineering

    Master of Technology in Energy System Engineering

    Total Colleges: 20

  • M.Tech Energy Technology

    Master of Technology in Energy Technology

    Total Colleges: 11

  • M.Tech Fuel Engineering

    Master of Technology in Fuel Engineering

    Total Colleges: 1

  • M.Tech Green Energy Technology

    Master of Technology in Green Energy Technology

    Total Colleges: 3

  • ME Energy Engineering

    Master of Engineering in Energy Engineering

    Total Colleges: 21

  • ME Heat Power

    Master of Engineering in Heat Power

    Total Colleges: 12

  • MTech Thermal Science & Energy Systems

    Master of Technology in Thermal Science and Energy Systems

    Total Colleges: 6

  • Ph.D. (Renewable Energy)

    Doctor of Philosophy in Renewable Energy

    Total Colleges: 10

  • Few of the specialized fields

    • Power Engineering
    • Nuclear Energy
    • Wind Energy
    • Hydro Energy
    • Solar Energy

    Course Content: Overview

    • Renewable Energy Technologies
    • Thermal Engineering Systems
    • Electromechanical Energy Conversion
    • Energy Conservation, Audit and Management

    Course Objectives

    • To foster energy efficiency in all sectors of the economy
    • To improve existing energy efficiency methods and techniques.
    • To develop affordable alternate sources of energy to reduce dependence on non-renewable sources of energy.

    Energy Engineering Course: Basic Requirements

    For admission to graduate degree course in energy engineering, 12th pass with physics, chemistry and mathematics is required.

    Admission is done through IIT-JEE Score Merit List.

    Specialization in energy is more popular at the M.Tech. level in comparison to B.Tech.

    Some of the Major Energy Engineering Institutes

    Personal Attributes

    As with other engineering disciplines one must be logical and analytical.

    One should develop a habit of staying away from home. This is because you will be spending a considerable amount of time away from home.

    One should remain updated with current information as it will come in handy many times.

    Career & Job Perspectives

    Energy is now the ‘New Gold’ and energy engineering jobs are the ones which are helpful in preventing prevalent and future energy crisis on a  worldwide level. Their job itself requires them to maintain a good supply of energy resources. In the pursuit of their objectives energy engineers conduct energy audits at industrial installations which is a mandatory requirement for energy management. Industrialisation, burgeoning population, increased demand for power has increased the relevance of efficient energy production, conservation and management. To meet these purposes there is demand for qualified professionals in this field. One can get employed in organisations that deal with conservation and management of energy. Research is another essential area of employment which fosters cleaner, greener energy and efficient energy system design. Opportunities abound in the public and private sectors, especially in energy-intensive industries. Even not-for-profit organisations dealing with conservation and management of energy provide ample energy engineering jobs. Green power generation is witnessing a huge influx of venture capital funds  which is going to benefit qualified personnel. There is tremendous scope for entrepreneurship as well in this field. One can make a successful carer in energy engineering through various activities involving  design, development, manufacture of equipments, energy planning, management, technology transfer, technology services and so on. Some of the major employers include Society of Energy Engineers and Managers, The Energy and Resources Institute, BHEL, Atomic Energy Commission, Bureau of Energy Efficiency etc.

    Remuneration – Starting salaries of fresher’s in this in-demand sector ranges from Rs. 4 lakh per annum to as high as Rs. 15 lakh per annum. Private sector offers more lucrative packages as compared to government sector. Salary also varies as per one’s experience and post type.

    Job Types

    • Renewable/Alternative Energy Engineer
    • Energy Efficiency Engineer
    • Energy Modeling Engineer
    • Energy Efficiency Auditor
    • Energy Efficiency Consultant
    • Project Engineer
    • Junior Maintenance Engineer

    Employment Areas

    • Laboratories
    • Energy Generation Companies
    • Academic Institutions
    • Research Departments
    • Energy Consulting Companies
    • Oil and Gas Exploration Agencies
    • Energy Equipment Manufacturers