Prof. B. G. Fernandes and Prof. Shiladri Chakraborty, organized a 3-day training program on “Advanced Power Electronics for Solar PV Integration” from 17 - 19 July, 2025. This intensive program offered a deep dive into modern inverter architectures and semiconductor technologies crucial for solar PV integration. Participants learned about single-stage and multi-stage inverter topologies, modulation schemes, wide bandgap devices (SiC/GaN), energy buffering techniques, and advanced control strategies for grid-tied systems. The course featured a rich blend of lectures and hands-on sessions including, LT Spice simulations, real-time hardware demos, and DSP-based inverter control, designed to bridge theory with practical application. A total of 41 participants from industry, academia, Government organizations, and research students benefited from this program and were equipped with the technical know-how and practical skills to design and analyze next-generation PV power conversion systems. Participants of the training program shared their experiences: “This immersive three- day journey delved into the heart of cutting-edge power electronics. … The program’s versatile curriculum … masterfully bridged theory and practice through engaging lectures and hands-on sessions;” and “I’m invigorated to leverage these insights to design and optimize next- generation power conversion systems, driving the renewable energy revolution forward!” Such feedback underscores the program’s success in equipping participants to advance sustainable energy solutions.
Participants at the Training Program. Prof. B. G. Fernandes and Prof. S. Chakraborty are 3rd and 4th from left in the front row.