Periyar R and D Centre for Bio and Solar Energies, Thanjavur

It is one of the recently affiliated constituent colleges situated in Thanjavur Tamil Nadu which is committed to research and development of Bio and Solar energies. This institute located at Periyar Nagar Vallam offers postgraduate studies with major concentration in energy related programmes.

However it exists under the roof of Periyar Maniammai University (PMU) and is dedicated to promoting innovation on bio and solar energy. This can well be evidenced through its specialisations in specific courses and research studies in renewable energy sources. The centre comprises of many key infrastructures aimed at improving achievement and research processes.

With three floors and occupying 25,902 square meters of PMU’s collage, its library is located in the collage’s Knowledge Centre. This gigantic library also has an open-shelf arrangement and offers an opportunity to the students to search books, journal, and other non-book materials in basic science subjects and allied disciplines.

Periyar R&D Centre for Bio and Solar Energies includes well equipped laboratories, suitable to department’s needs, allowing students to gain practical experience in renewable energy resources. To meet the need of carrying out digital learning and research, the institute has an impressive IT facility and wireless internet connection in the compound.

To enhance a conducive environment for learning and living the student centre offers a hostle for the boys and girls separately within the compound. Periyar R&D Centre for Bio and Solar Energies, two types of M. Tech programmes in renewable energy are provided for various type of students. The full-time M.

Tech in Renewable Energy is a two years course, which is aimed at students who want to dedicate their time to learn more about renewable energy. These programmes are in a line with the institute goals of offering specialised education in renewable energy technologies and training students to meet this growing job market.

The admission process of Periyar R&D Centre for Bio and Solar Energies is made structured to ensure that the students admitted have a good grounding in Science and Engineering and most importantly, desire to pursue renewable energy.