The one-credit course on "Grid-Connected Photovoltaic Systems Design" was successfully conducted from 27.07.2026 to 31.07.2026 at the EEE Lecture Hall, KPRIET, jointly organized by the KPR International Centre (KIC) and the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering. The course was handled by Prof. Dr. Saad Mekhilef, Distinguished Professor, School of Engineering, Swinburne University of Technology, Australia, an internationally recognized expert in power electronics and renewable energy systems.
A total of 35 students attended the five-day program, held daily from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The sessions covered the fundamentals and advanced aspects of grid-connected photovoltaic (PV) systems, including PV array modeling, power electronic interfacing, inverter control strategies, grid synchronization techniques, and standards/protocols governing grid-tied solar installations. The course combined theoretical foundations with practical design insights drawn from Prof. Mekhilef's ongoing international research, giving students exposure to real-world engineering practices in renewable energy integration.
As a direct outcome, students gained a strong conceptual and applied understanding of designing and analyzing grid-connected PV systems, a competency increasingly relevant to the renewable energy and power electronics industry. The course also provided a valuable platform for academia-industry-international collaboration, strengthening the department's engagement with global experts in the field and exposing students to current research trends and career pathways in renewable energy engineering. Student feedback collected at the end of the course reflected strong appreciation for the resource person's clarity, depth of knowledge, and interactive teaching approach, along with positive response toward continuing similar one-credit courses in emerging technology areas.
The successful completion of this course reinforces the department's ongoing efforts under the KPR International Centre to bring global academic expertise to campus, enhancing curriculum relevance and student employability in the renewable energy domain.
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