AICTE-VAANI Sponsored Three days Workshop on Solar Thermal Energy, Storage and Its Industrial Applications 2026

A three-day AICTE - VAANI Sponsored workshop, conducted entirely in Tamil, focusing on solar thermal energy, thermal energy storage, and industrial applications under the theme “Solar Thermal Energy, Storage and its Industrial Applications.” The workshop will bring together academicians and industry experts to provide technical knowledge and practical exposure to technologies such as CSP, PCM, and industrial process heat systems. It will include demonstrations, case studies, and interactive sessions to enhance understanding of design and real-time applications. This initiative aligns with AICTE-VAANI’s objective of promoting technical education in regional languages and development supporting sustainable energy development.
80% Attendance and 70% Assessment marks will be key factor for issuing the online certificate from AICTE portal. The tools, skills and knowledge acquired in this workshop will be helpful in educating the next generation and drive research and innovations needed for the society.

Session 1: Parabolic Trough, Solar Tower and Linear Fresnel Technologies: Principles, Performance and Comparative Analysis
Session 2: Optical and Thermal Performance Modelling of Solar Thermal Collectors
Session 3: Molten Salt Thermal Energy Storage Systems for Continuous Solar Power Generation
Session 4: Industrial Design, Product Development and Commercialization of Solar Thermal Systems
Session 5: Solar Parabolic Trough Collector with Tracking: Design, Fabrication and Testing Standards
Session 6: Phase Change Materials for Solar Energy Storage: Selection, Design and Industrial Applications
Session 7: India's Solar Thermal Framework: Policies, Technologies and National Initiatives
Session 8: Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Systems: Design, Performance Analysis and Thermal Energy Storage Integration
Session 9: Industrial Solar Process Heat Systems: Integration, Applications and Case Studies.
Session 10: Solar Thermal Drying Technologies for Sustainable Agro-Industrial Applications
Session 11: Additive Manufacturing Technologies for Next Generation Solar Thermal Components
Session 12: AI/IoT-Based Monitoring, Control and Digitalization of Solar Thermal Energy Systems

• Last Date for Registration: 02.09.2026
• Intimation of Selection: Visible in AICTE Portal / Through Email

Free. Through AICTE website. Check at: https://vaani.psncet.ac.in/

PSN College of Engineering and Technology is located about 18 km from Tirunelveli Railway Junction / Bus Stand on the Tirunelveli – Papanasam road. The journey time is around 20 minutes from both the stations. The nearest airports are Tuticorin (domestic airport at 36 km), Madurai (international airport at 130 km), and Trivandrum (international airport at 136 km).

No accomodation and TA/DA will be provided to participants.