The Indian Institute of Solar Energy (IISE) is dedicated to advancing an energy future powered by technically competent professionals, responsible engineering practices, applied research, and the widespread adoption of clean renewable technologies.
Operating as an academic and skill development institute under the Centre for Energy Research and Training (CERT), IISE bridges the gap between theoretical classroom learning and field-ready industrial competence. We prepare engineers, diploma holders, technicians, and entrepreneurs to lead India's clean energy transition with practical mastery and safety-first execution.
India's rapid renewable expansion requires thousands of rigorously trained solar engineers, EPC project managers, and battery technicians grounded in electrical standards, testing, and system reliability.
A clear and enduring commitment guiding every curriculum, practical laboratory session, and industry partnership at IISE.
“To contribute to a sustainable energy future by advancing accessible, practical and industry-relevant education in solar energy and renewable technologies.”
Ensuring learners develop deep technical competence in photovoltaic cell physics, balance-of-system sizing, string inverter configuration, and DC electrical safety codes.
Providing engineers with software simulation tools (PVsyst, Helioscope, SketchUp) and testing methods to design higher-yield, cost-efficient solar installations.
Instilling high standards of workmanship, safety protocols (IEC/IS compliance), and ethical professional conduct required on rooftop and utility-scale job sites.
Demystifying renewable energy technologies for residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural consumers across all states in India.
Opening doors for diploma holders, graduate engineers, and career-transitioners into gainful employment, consulting roles, and entrepreneurial ventures.
Aligning technical human capital with India’s long-term decarbonization goals, clean air commitments, and sustainable regional economic development.
As clean power generation grows from an alternative option to the nation’s primary energy infrastructure, the demand for verified technical skills has never been higher.
India has committed to massive non-fossil capacity expansion under national clean energy targets. Achieving these milestones requires more than solar modules and capital investment—it requires a dependable, qualified, safety-conscious technical workforce capable of engineering, commissioning, and maintaining systems for 25+ years.
A shortage of trained technicians and system designers leads to substandard installations, electrical safety hazards, lower-than-projected energy yields, and premature hardware failure. Technical education is therefore the indispensable foundation upon which clean energy infrastructure stands.
Traditional university engineering curricula often cover renewable energy from a broad theoretical perspective, leaving graduates without practical exposure to PVsyst yield modeling, single-line diagrams, net-metering liaison regulations, or string combiner box wiring.
IISE’s vision addresses this specific divide. By combining rigorous theory with live laboratory demonstrations, simulation software, and site commissioning protocols, we equip learners with immediate industrial utility from day one.
High-voltage DC solar circuits require specialized protection, grounding, lightning arrestors, and surge suppression. Rigorous education protects assets and lives.
As solar penetration rises, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and bidirectional EV charging become vital for grid stability, requiring hybrid engineering skills.
Rooftop solar and microgrids create entrepreneurial opportunities in Tier 2, Tier 3, and rural markets, empowering local engineers to establish successful EPC enterprises.
How the Indian Institute of Solar Energy seeks to make a lasting, qualitative contribution to India’s clean energy ecosystem.
We aspire to democratize access to advanced renewable energy knowledge. By offering structured diploma programs, fast-track vocational certifications, and accessible online learning paths, we enable learners from diverse economic backgrounds to participate in the growing green economy.
Our aspiration is that every IISE alumnus is recognized for practical problem-solving capability. We emphasize hardware testing, inverter diagnostics, multimeter measurements, and solar CAD design over rote memorization.
We work to continuously align our course modules with actual EPC hiring standards, DISCOM interconnection rules, state net-metering policies, and the latest manufacturing advances in bifacial modules and hybrid inverters.
Under the Centre for Energy Research and Training (CERT), IISE aims to foster applied engineering research—including solar water splitting, battery regeneration technologies, and power electronic optimization for tropical climates.
We aspire to be a launchpad for renewable energy founders. Beyond technical installation, we teach financial modeling, vendor procurement, client proposal generation, and regulatory compliance so engineers can establish viable EPC companies.
Our ultimate aspiration is to foster genuine ecological consciousness. We prepare professionals who treat clean energy not merely as an industry, but as an intergenerational responsibility to restore environmental balance.
The core institutional commitments that shape our curriculum, laboratory investments, faculty development, and industry outreach.
Delivering structured, academically rigorous curricula spanning postgraduate diplomas, technical diplomas, and certificate courses in solar photovoltaic engineering and clean power systems.
Conducting hands-on workshop sessions, hardware demonstrations, module mounting, electrical wiring, tool handling, and system troubleshooting under professional guidance.
Encouraging applied research into battery regeneration, microgrid controllers, PV performance under tropical heat, and innovative balance-of-system engineering.
Collaborating actively with solar EPC contractors, developers, equipment manufacturers, and DISCOM engineers to keep course syllabi directly relevant to industry needs.
Empowering aspiring founders with project costing, DPR (Detailed Project Report) preparation, bank financing insights, tender bidding techniques, and client relationship management.
Promoting responsible engineering practices that maximize panel lifecycle, promote component recyclability, uphold worker safety, and advance India's clean energy transition.
Our institutional learning philosophy translates conceptual physics into field-deployable technical excellence through six sequential phases.
Solar irradiance, PV cell physics, semiconductor junctions, and DC/AC electrical principles.
Load assessment, string sizing, inverter matching, azimuth, tilt angle, and shading calculations.
Simulation with PVsyst, Helioscope, and AutoCAD for comprehensive yield and single-line generation.
Hands-on practical workshop: mounting structures, crimping, inverter connections, and multimeter testing.
Net-metering liaison, CEIG inspection norms, tender documentation, and EPC site management.
Lifelong alumni support, advanced masterclasses, storage technology updates, and business mentorship.
IISE continuously tracks, investigates, and integrates key clean technologies transforming the Indian and global energy landscape.
Mono-PERC, TOPCon, and Heterojunction (HJT) module technologies for rooftop, ground-mount, and floating solar installations.
Explore Solar Courses →Production modeling with PVsyst, Helioscope cloud design, 3D shading visualization in SketchUp, and CAD single-line diagrams.
Explore Software Courses →Lithium iron phosphate (LFP), battery management systems (BMS), cell balancing, and hybrid solar-plus-storage integration.
Explore Battery Courses →EV powertrain architecture, motor controllers, regenerative braking, thermal management, and EV charging infrastructure.
Explore EV Courses →Decentralized off-grid power systems, solar water pumping for agriculture, hybrid diesel-solar controllers, and minigrids.
Explore Microgrid Track →Site feasibility surveys, bill of materials (BOM), vendor procurement, installation safety, and DISCOM interconnection compliance.
Explore EPC Training →Industrial energy audits, harmonic analysis, power factor correction, thermal imaging, and commercial energy conservation.
Explore Energy Auditing →Preventative maintenance, thermal drone inspection, I-V curve tracing, soiling mitigation, and inverter firmware troubleshooting.
Explore O&M Training →IISE views itself as an active contributor within a nationwide ecosystem of educational bodies, industry participants, regulatory agencies, and passionate energy practitioners.
India’s solar capacity addition across residential rooftop schemes (such as PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana) and large-scale solar parks requires certified personnel who understand electrical standards, net-metering liaison, and safe installation.
By emphasizing practical wiring, testing, and commissioning, IISE supplies skilled engineers capable of executing projects without costly safety violations or performance degradation.
A solar PV plant is a 25-year financial and technical commitment. Poor installation practices, improper crimping, undersized cables, and uncalibrated protection devices lead to early system failure and fire hazards.
Our training emphasizes adherence to Central Electricity Authority (CEA) guidelines, Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) specifications, and IEC standards—protecting capital and ensuring expected energy yield.
Unlike centralized power plants, solar and battery technologies are distributed by nature. Rooftop installations, solar water pumps, and local mini-grids create technical employment across Tier 2, Tier 3, and rural regions.
IISE’s diploma and vocational certificate courses equip students across India with self-employment and entrepreneurial skills, supporting decentralized economic vitality.
India’s electrification journey extends beyond solar panels into electric mobility and stationary storage. Clean electricity must power clean transportation to realize genuine decarbonization.
By providing specialized training in EV powertrains and battery management systems, IISE builds human capacity for the next technological wave in sustainable transportation.
Our training programs are designed to meet the distinct ambitions of students, working professionals, technicians, and entrepreneurs.
Electrical, mechanical, civil, and electronics graduates seeking practical, industry-aligned expertise to launch their clean energy engineering careers.
View Graduate Programs →Polytechnic and ITI diploma holders preparing for hands-on technical roles in solar installation, testing, electrical assembly, and field servicing.
View Diploma Courses →Power, construction, and automation engineers looking to upskill in PVsyst simulation, bifacial project design, and hybrid energy storage.
View Software Modules →Field technicians and electrical contractors seeking formal certifications in solar PV installation, rooftop safety, and system commissioning.
Explore Field Training →Professionals and business owners seeking end-to-end technical, commercial, DPR, vendor, and regulatory know-how to build a solar EPC company.
Explore Entrepreneurship →Automotive and battery specialists seeking specialized expertise in lithium-ion pack design, battery diagnostics, and EV charging stations.
Explore EV & Battery Track →Six core principles guide every programme design, practical workshop demonstration, and learner evaluation at IISE.
Before operating software or climbing a roof, students master foundational electrical engineering: Ohm’s law, DC vs AC behaviors, I-V and P-V curve characteristics, temperature coefficients, and system loss mechanisms.
Theory is solidified through real hardware exposure. Students inspect mounting structures, torque bolts, crimp MC4 connectors, connect solar strings, configure inverters, and verify open-circuit voltage (Voc) and short-circuit current (Isc).
Our faculty members are active EPC directors, university researchers, and power consultants. Course curricula are continuously revised to match prevailing market products, DISCOM net-metering regulations, and tender formats.
Renewable technologies evolve rapidly. We encourage alumni to return for specialized masterclasses, software version updates, energy storage deep dives, and national policy analyses.
Electrical safety is non-negotiable. We educate students on PPE protocols, working at heights, DC arc-flash prevention, lock-out/tag-out (LOTO) procedures, and ethical client reporting.
We emphasize the ecological purpose of our work: minimizing carbon footprints, optimizing energy conservation in buildings, and advocating responsible lifecycle recycling for PV modules and batteries.
Operating as an academic and training unit of the Centre for Energy Research and Training (CERT), IISE brings seasoned engineers, researchers, and EPC leaders to guide our students.
The Indian Institute of Solar Energy was established to deliver industry-leading technical training and research empowerment in renewable technologies. Operating as a unit of the Centre for Energy Research and Training under the CERMS India Foundation, IISE combines academic integrity with direct commercial industry practice.
Our faculty members have engineered utility-scale solar projects, secured national technology patents, and published extensively in international research journals.
PhD in Solar Energy. Author of 12+ research papers in reputed international journals and holder of 3 patents in solar product development.
IIT Bombay NCPRE-certified trainer. Electrical engineer with an MBA from Bradford University and 20+ years of power sector leadership.
Founder of Battery Life 2 and Zyrone Energy. Patent holder for a specialized battery regeneration machine and EPC solar veteran.
Expert in power electronics and semiconductor devices. Life member of the Indian Physics Association and editorial board member.
PhD from Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology with doctoral research on salt-resistant active electrodes for seawater splitting.
10+ years of expertise in DISCOM net-metering liaison, open-access regulations, CEIG documentation, and technical compliance across India.
A forward-looking perspective on how the Indian Institute of Solar Energy plans to evolve its educational capabilities and technical reach.
Broadening hybrid learning platforms so students and working professionals in all states can access high-quality solar engineering courses without relocation barriers.
Continuously investing in advanced testing equipment, thermal imaging cameras, IV curve tracers, and live microgrid testbenches for intensive hands-on workshops.
Expanding corporate apprenticeship networks, site visit arrangements, and recruitment partnerships with leading solar EPC companies and renewable developers.
Fostering faculty and student investigation into clean energy storage safety, battery second-life applications, and bifacial solar yield modeling in Indian conditions.
Providing structured technical guidance, vendor contacts, and project financial modeling for graduates launching solar EPC, auditing, or EV charging ventures.
Keeping syllabus modules synchronized with next-generation advances, including green hydrogen generation, agrivoltaics, and smart grid automation.
We invite renewable energy companies, academic institutions, industry trainers, and recruitment partners to explore meaningful collaboration.
Hire field-trained solar engineers, project managers, and technicians equipped with PVsyst and installation competencies.
Partner with IISE to deliver specialized solar PV, EV, and battery technology workshops and faculty development programs.
Join our network of guest lecturers, technical advisors, and domain specialists sharing practical field insights with aspiring professionals.
Our institutional vision is realized through structured academic and technical training programs designed for real-world employment and entrepreneurship.
PG Diploma, Diploma, and certificate courses covering PV physics, string sizing, rooftop EPC, off-grid systems, and net metering.
Intensive 2-day PV workshops and 15-day solar installation field training focusing on mounting, wiring, crimping, and testing.
Diploma and PG Diploma programs in electric vehicle powertrains, motor controllers, battery packs, and EV charging infrastructure.
Comprehensive technical training on lithium-ion cells, lead-acid technology, battery management systems (BMS), and storage safety.
Hands-on mastery of PVsyst energy modeling, Helioscope commercial rooftop layout, and AutoCAD single-line diagram generation.
Industrial and commercial energy auditing training, electrical instrumentation, power factor optimization, and energy efficiency.
Answers to common questions regarding IISE’s educational philosophy, practical training methods, and institutional direction.
The vision of the Indian Institute of Solar Energy (IISE) is to contribute to a sustainable energy future by advancing accessible, practical, and industry-relevant education in solar energy and renewable technologies. Operating under the Centre for Energy Research and Training (CERT), IISE prepares engineers, diploma holders, and entrepreneurs with verified technical capabilities to lead India’s clean energy transition.
India’s rapid deployment of renewable energy—across utility-scale solar parks and distributed rooftop installations—demands thousands of qualified technical personnel. Without rigorous training in electrical design, inverter matching, and safety compliance, systems risk underperformance, equipment failure, and electrical hazards. Specialized education ensures solar installations are designed and built to operate safely and efficiently for their full 25-year lifespan.
IISE supports skill development through an integrated learning model that combines engineering theory, computer-aided simulation (PVsyst, Helioscope, AutoCAD), laboratory hardware demonstrations, and hands-on installation workshops. By aligning its curriculum with real EPC practices and state net-metering regulations, IISE ensures graduates are immediately employable and field-competent.
Practical training is central to IISE’s philosophy. While theoretical knowledge covers electrical physics and semiconductor behavior, field competence requires hands-on experience with PV module mounting, MC4 connector crimping, string voltage verification, inverter programming, and fault finding. This hands-on exposure bridges the gap between academic study and real-world industrial execution.
IISE’s programmes are designed for a broad spectrum of learners: engineering graduates (electrical, mechanical, civil, electronics), polytechnic and ITI diploma holders, electrical technicians and solar installers, working engineers seeking to upskill in clean tech, and aspiring entrepreneurs planning to launch solar EPC, consultancy, or maintenance businesses.
IISE recognizes that the clean energy transition extends beyond solar power generation into energy storage and electric mobility. Solar generation is intermittent, making Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) essential for grid stability. Similarly, electrifying transportation requires skilled engineers in EV powertrains and charging infrastructure. IISE integrates storage and EV technology into its broader renewable curriculum to prepare professionals for this interconnected ecosystem.
Renewable energy companies, solar EPC contractors, academic institutions, and training providers can collaborate with IISE on talent recruitment, customized corporate training, joint research projects, and student workshop delivery. Interested organizations can connect with our institutional team through our Business Services page or direct contact channels.
Prospective learners can browse our full course directory online at indianinstituteofsolarenergy.com/courses/, explore specialized tracks in solar energy, electric vehicles, and battery systems, or submit a course inquiry form to speak directly with an admissions advisor for personalized guidance.
Whether you are an engineering student preparing for your first industry role, a working professional seeking specialized renewable skills, or an entrepreneur building an EPC company—IISE provides the practical technical foundation you need.