Training Programme On Value Creation through Renewable Energy Models

TARA Livelihood Academy Announces Training Programme On Value Creation through Renewable Energy Models 18-20 December 2009 TARAgram, Appropriate Technology Centre, Orchha, Madhya Pradesh
Introduction  With a strong industrial base and successful commercialization of technologies in wind, spv, solar thermal, small hydel, biogas and improved biomass stoves, India is in a position today to offer state of the art technology to other developing countries and play a leading role in the global movement towards sustainable energy development. India has well equipped institutions which organize training courses and provide technical assistance to managers and technicians of other developing countries who can then fabricate and install RE plants. Training for trainers is also undertaken so that they can formulate projects, implement and manage them. India, as one of the pioneers in the area of Renewable Energy Technologies, has the competitive edge in terms of prices when compared to other international players providing renewable energy equipments and services. Today's technological advancements have developed more efficient means of harnessing and using renewable energy sources, and these sources are gaining increasing popularity. They offer us alternatives to non-renewable energy sources, such as nuclear, oil, coal, and natural gas which can cause acid rain and may contribute to the overall warming of Earth's atmosphere known as the greenhouse effect. The more we use renewable energy, the more we benefit the environment, strengthen our energy security, create jobs locally, and help improve our economy.  Renewable Energy Sources

• Using renewable energy can help to reduce your business' contribution to climate change and avoid using natural resources such as fossil fuels. It can also offer a wide range of other benefits to businesses:
• Customers, investors and other stakeholders increasingly want to deal with businesses which show that they are environmentally responsible. Improving your business' environmental credentials can therefore strengthen your brand.
• Renewable energy sources offer a more secure energy supply to ensure growth of other energy development enterprises. Fossil fuels won't last forever and supply is increasingly dependent on imports from overseas. Renewable energy sources are naturally occurring and won't run out. They may also provide a backup energy supply if the supply of fossil fuels fails.
• Gas and oil price rises are reflected in customer's energy bills. Renewable energy sources are not subject to the same price rises as fossil fuels.
• Renewable energy use will become more widespread, with legislation already placing targets for its use upon certain new developments. Switching sooner rather than later will give your business early experience of renewable energy.
• Businesses that use renewable energy are exempt from paying duty under the climate change levy. This duty is a tax on the energy used by businesses.
• Using renewable energy could help your organisation to build relationships and networks with businesses that have similar values. For example, you may be able to work with other local organisations on a renewable energy project.
• Although your organisation's core business may not be in the renewable energy sector, switching to renewable energy could still provide you with an additional revenue stream.

Course Contents 

•  Three days training program would help the participants to acquire knowledge about various alternative sources of energy in regards to the energy generation and its application for different purposes. Following areas would be covered in detailed:-- 
  1. Energy scenario in India
  2. Future energy demand and role of DDG.
  3. Renewable Energy Potential in India and its scope
  4. Energy and climate change
  5. RE Policy and Regulatory issues
  6. Business opportunity in RE sector
  •  Biomass 
  • Solar
  • Wind
  • Geo Thermal
  • Biogas

1. Renewable Energy and Economic Development 
   • Value chain in rural economy
   • RE & value addition possibilities
   • RE’s immerging market(case study)

        D.   How to plan/Execute (Grid Connected projects and Non Grid Connected Project)

• Need Assessment
• Planning (DPR/Financial Plan/etc.)
• Execution strategy
• Sustainability issues

F. Exposure Visit

• Gaushala- Biogas based electricity generation power plant
• Rampura- Solar based electricity generation power plant
• Radhapur (Discussion)- Biogas based electricity generation power plant

     G. Group work and presentation

• Problem on demand supply
• Problem on resource planning
• Load management and tariff planning

Objectives of the Training:   

• To make participants aware and understand Value Creation through Renewable Energy
• To make participants understand the concept of energy based businesses and its applications.
• To acquaint them with tools, techniques and information that would be required to conceptualise, develop and implement such innovative programmes in the area of Renewable energy and natural resource management
• To share DA’s experiences in energy generation and its application for various purposes. 

Pedagogy: The following techniques would be used to conduct the training program. 

• Lectures/interactive sessions
• Group Discussions
• Case studies/Group exercises
• Brainstorming sessions/ Experience sharing
• Training Support materials/ Handouts
• Power-point Presentations

  Course Eligibility  This programme is designed for Officers from Central & State governments, National/International Development Organizations, Corporate as well as CSR Professionals, Academic institutions, Business owners/entrepreneur and individuals who possess an interest in Renewable Energy Sources.   DURATION-3 Days  FEE INR 9,500/- per participant for Indian Participants INR 12,000/- (240 USD) for Overseas Participants (for wire transfer details contact us) Indian participants to make payment through Demand Draft drawn in favour of TARA Livelihood Academy payable at Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh The address for sending the Demand Draft   is- TRAINING COORDINATOR TARA Livelihood Academy Development Alternatives TARAgram, Orchha Tigela, Orchha-472246, Dist.-Tikamgarh (MP), Ph.-+91 510- 6451338 Please send the Demand draft by registered post or speed post only. To ensure your participation, we request you to send the nomination form and the course fee by 15th December’09.  VENUE The training will be held in TARAgram, Appropriate Technology Centre, Orchha, Madhya Pradesh. TARAgram is a campus set in the rural environment of Orchha. It is a centre which showcases the Livelihood models developed by DA in the field of appropriate technology, and environment.  Participants coming by train should take a ticket till Jhansi (UP) Railway station. From there, TARAgram is 9 kms away. There will be a pick up facility based on the information provided on the arrival time  Participants to the training will be provided a guided tour of the campus which will enrich the learnings from the class room sessions.  ENQUIRIES AND SUGGESTIONS If you have any queries or suggestions for the training or nominations, please contact the following: Madhuban Pandey, Manager Training, Juhi Nigam, Sr. Training Supervisor Jhansi (UP) Tele. No: - + 91 510 6451338, +91 972 1754 958, +91 983 9820 689, E-mail: mpandey@devalt.org, tla@devalt.org Bhavana Gadre, Manager-Coordination, New Delhi Tele. No: 011-26132718 Email : bgadre@devalt.org