With rising electricity costs and growing environmental concerns, rooftop solar energy has emerged as one of the most efficient and sustainable solutions for meeting our power needs. A transition towards rooftop solar will also contribute towards achieving the nation’s clean energy targets. These systems allow consumers to generate electricity directly from sunlight by installing photovoltaic (PV) panels on their residential, commercial or institutional buildings. This decentralised model not only reduces dependence on conventional grid power but also offers substantial savings on electricity bills, improves energy security, and ensures a smaller carbon footprint.
Centre for Science and Environment invites applications for its foundation course on harnessing the sun, which offers in-depth knowledge of the technical, regulatory and financial aspects of rooftop solar adoption. Through interactive sessions and hands-on demonstrations, the training will cover system design, installation practices, maintenance, safety standards, and performance optimisation. Participants will also gain exposure to government policies, subsidy schemes, and financial models that make rooftop solar adoption both affordable and rewarding.
The course will benefit officials from energy departments, municipal bodies, state nodal agencies and panchayats; representatives and entrepreneurs from civil society organisations, self-help groups and industry; and any others involved/interested in decentralised renewable energy solutions.
The programme will be conducted in Anil Agarwal Environment Training Institute (AAETI), a sustainability education centre that CSE has helped set up in Nimli, near Alwar.
