Dr. Tanmoy Bhattacharya, Professor at IIT Kharagpur, delivered an expert session on High Voltage DC (HVDC) Transmission and Modular Multilevel Converters (MMCs) for B.Tech. Electrical Engineering students. He explained the advantages of HVDC systems, such as fault self-insulation and cost-effectiveness beyond the breakeven distance, and discussed submarine cable applications like those in Greece.
Dr. Bhattacharya further explored inverter technologies, including multilevel inverter configurations and their operational modes, leading to a detailed discussion on MMCs. He emphasized their importance in HVDC gateways and renewable energy integration. The session provided students with valuable technical insights into advanced transmission technologies and their role in developing efficient, sustainable power systems.
Session 2
Mr. Kayan Kalthia from Kosol Energie Engineers delivered an insightful expert session on solar panel manufacturing and emerging technologies in photovoltaics. He began with a video showcasing real-world manufacturing processes, helping students visualize modern production practices. Mr. Kalthia explained key technical terms such as current binning and voltage binning, highlighting their importance in improving solar module performance and uniformity.
He discussed the market trends in solar PV technologies, comparing TOPCon (n-type) and PERC (p-type) cells, and emphasized the superior efficiency and adaptability of TOPCon technology. The session also explored solar thermal advancements, solar trackers, and upcoming innovations such as AC solar panels, which simplify system installations.
Through his engaging presentation, Mr. Kalthia provided students with valuable insights into current challenges, material considerations, and future directions in the solar energy industry.
