TERI-ITEC training program on Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency, 2008-09

This programme is one of the five courses being offered by TERI under the ITEC (Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation programme) /Special Commonwealth Assistance for Africa Programme (SCAAP) of the Government of India. This course, Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency, will be held from 05 to 23 January 2009 for about 30 participants. The course aims to develop an understanding of existing and emerging renewable energy technologies, energy conservation and efficiency improvement techniques across various sectors. The course covers basics of different sources and forms of energy, role of renewable energy, energy efficiency, solar thermal technology, wind power, biomass gasification, small hydro, renewable energy policies, rural energy related issues and challenges, overview of energy scenario, etc. The training programme is open to all citizens of 156 ITEC/ SCAAP countries with a Bachelor?s/ Master?s degree in their respective fields, however a maximum of 4-5 candidates are chosen per course from each country. If selected, ITEC will meet the costs of the course, travel and stay for the participant. Applications have to be made to the Indian Missions in the respective countries.