Build a career in the solar industry or launch your own solar business — a UGC-approved, hands-on diploma covering PV design, installation, O&M, and solar entrepreneurship.
Step into roles like solar design engineer, technician, or O&M specialist as the Indian solar workforce scales toward the 500 GW target.
Get hands-on with PV installation, wiring, and troubleshooting through two practical labs — ready for fieldwork from day one.
Learn solar business models, costing, tendering, and MSME financing in Module 8 — and launch your own solar venture.
Module-by-module breakdown. Click any module to see key topics covered.
Not sure which program fits you? Here's how the two compare.
| Feature | Advance Diploma in Solar Technology Fast-Track | PG Diploma in Solar Technology |
|---|---|---|
| Duration | 2 Semesters (1200 hours) | 2 Semesters (1200 hours) |
| Total Credits | 30 | 40 |
| Eligibility | Bachelor's degree / Diploma+ITI / 10+2+ITI | Bachelor's degree |
| Fee | ₹59,999/-( full Scholarship fee - ₹39,999/-) | ₹1249,999/-( full Scholarship fee - ₹79,999/-) |
| Delivery Mode | Online Live + 3-Day Practical Training | Online Live + 3-Day Practical Training |
| Placement Rate | 90% | 90% |
| Ideal For | Fast-track entry into solar careers or entrepreneurship | Engineers/graduates seeking deeper postgraduate-level specialization |
Considering the postgraduate route instead? Explore the PG Diploma in Solar Technology →
As India scales toward its 500 GW renewable energy target, demand for trained solar installers, technicians, and design engineers continues to grow. The solar and EV sectors are also converging — rooftop solar increasingly powers home EV charging setups, so graduates with cross-disciplinary exposure stand out. If you want to explore that overlap further, our EV Systems courses → (including the PG Diploma in Electric Vehicle Technology →) are a natural next step.
Stay current with policy updates, technology shifts, and market trends on our Solar Energy blog →.
Module 8 of this diploma covers solar business models, costing, tendering, and MSME financing. Once you're ready to act on it, IISE's business network can help you take the next step — as a dealer, distributor, or channel partner.
Bachelor's degree holder / graduate from a recognized university
3-year Diploma in Engineering / Science graduates / 10+2 + ITI candidates may apply
International / SAARC graduates from an accredited university or institution
Preference given to candidates already working in the solar sector or related energy sector
Specialize further in lithium-ion systems, BMS, and off-grid storage integration.
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