Vision

• To be a globally recognized Department of Energy Science and Engineering, excelling in education, research, and innovation, and serving as a premier resource for advancing sustainable energy solutions for India and the world.

  Mission
 

• To nurture future-ready, highly qualified, and ethical professionals through specialized education, research, and training in renewable energy, energy economics, and EV technologies.
• To lead in the development, demonstration, and dissemination of sustainable energy technologies, fostering awareness among academia, industry, policymakers, and society at large.
• To innovate and develop eco-friendly, cost-effective, and scalable technologies that contribute to national and global energy security.
• To collaborate with industry, government agencies, and international institutions for knowledge exchange and commercialization of research outcomes.
• To enhance societal well-being by promoting conservation of natural resources, reducing carbon footprints, and driving socio-economic growth through sustainable practices.
• To transform MANIT into a model Green Campus and act as a catalyst for propagating sustainable campus frameworks across India.

Energy Center

• B.Tech
  • SCHEME for B.TECH. in Energy and Electric Vehicles Engineering
• MSc
  • Energy Centre Announces Interdisciplinary M.Sc. Program in in “Energy Economics & Management” collaboration with Department of Management Studies & Department of Humanities & Social Sciences

  • MSc in Energy Economics and Management Full Time Scheme wef July 2025

  • MSc in Energy Economics and Mgmt Part Time Scheme wef 2025

• PhD
• M.Tech
  • M.Tech. in Renewable Energy (RE) Full Time wef July 2025
  • M.Tech Renewable Energy Part Time wef July 2025
  • Old Scheme for M.Tech in Renewable energy and Energy System Management
  • Renewable Energy (Syllabus) 
  • Energy System Management (Syllabus)

M.Tech. (Renewable Energy) (Started:2012)

• Started: M. Tech (Energy)                                 1998
• Renamed: M.tech (Renewable Energy)            2012

MTech (Energy System Management) (Started:2020)

The thrust given by the Govt. of India under National Action Plan on Climate Change and Jawahar Lal Nehru National Solar Mission has suddenly created the need to train large human resource in the field of new and renewable energy especially with expertise in solar energy. M.Tech in renewable energy is designed to equip graduates and working professionals with a broad training understanding of energy production, delivery, consumption, efficiency, economics, policy, regulation and environmental impact. These are considered in context of sustainable renewable energy supply with emphasis on solar energy systems.

• Break up of students’ intake from different branches.

Research Areas

The most important areas which the centre is focused are:

• Solar Energy 
• Wind Energy 
• Biomass energy
• Hybrid Vehical
• Cebor Capture
• Smart Grid
• Green Building
• Climate Change 
• Conventional Power Generation

Research Groups

1. Solar Advanced  Utilization and Research lab
2. Wind Energy lab
3. Energy Conservation and Audit lab
4. Sustainable Energy and Environment Laboratory (SEEL)
5. Power electronics
6. Energy Modelling & Simulation lab
7. Cable Technology Lab
8. Bio Energy and Heat Transfer Lab
9. Conference hall with modern teaching aid

Solar Advanced  Utilization and Research lab

Wind Energy lab

Energy Conservation and Audit lab

Sustainable Energy and Environment Laboratory (SEEL)  

Power electronics

Energy Modelling & Simulation lab 

Cable Technology Lab

Bio Energy and Heat Transfer Lab

Conference hall with modern teaching aid

Projects

Consultancy (from Industry)

Patents

Expert Lecture Session by Dr. Arun Kumar Wadhwani – July 09, 2025

दिनांक 09/07/2025 को एनर्जी सेंटर, MANIT भोपाल के कॉन्फ्रेंस हॉल में एक विशेष एक्सपर्ट टॉक का सफल आयोजन किया गया।

इस अवसर पर डॉ. अरुण कुमार वाधवानी, प्रोफेसर, इलेक्ट्रिकल इंजीनियरिंग विभाग, MITS ग्वालियर द्वारा “AI-ML आधारित और ज्योतिष आधारित घटनाओं की पूर्वानुमान मॉडल” विषय पर अत्यंत रोचक एवं ज्ञानवर्धक सत्र आयोजित किया गया।

डॉ. वाधवानी सर ने अपने 32 वर्षों के शिक्षण अनुभव और 135+ शोध पत्र प्रकाशनों के आधार पर बताया कि कैसे फज़ी लॉजिक, न्यूरल नेटवर्क, बायोमेडिकल इंजीनियरिंग और ज्योतिषीय विश्लेषण के संयोजन से भविष्य की घटनाओं की सटीक भविष्यवाणी की जा सकती है। COVID-19 महामारी और वैक्सीन टाइमलाइन का पूर्वानुमान उनके द्वारा विकसित मॉडल की एक बेहतरीन मिसाल है।

कार्यक्रम की विशेष उपस्थिति में Energy Centre के समस्त एमटेक एवं पीएचडी शोधार्थी, फैकल्टी सदस्य, अन्य विभागों के प्रोफेसर एवं रिसर्च स्कॉलर भी शामिल हुए। साथ ही डीन स्टूडेंट्स वेलफेयर हैं, प्रो. शैलेन्द्र जैन सर ने भी अपनी गरिमामयी उपस्थिति से आयोजन की शोभा बढ़ाई।

सत्र के अंत में सभी ने अपने विचार एवं प्रश्न रखे और डॉ. वाधवानी सर ने उनका अत्यंत सरल व वैज्ञानिक तरीके से समाधान किया। इसके पश्चात समूह फोटो के साथ कार्यक्रम का समापन हुआ।

Faculty Participation at National Workshop – IIT Delhi – July 9, 2025

Faculty members from the Energy Centre - MANIT Bhopal, actively participated in the National Workshop on “Future Ready Energy Education: Opportunities and Challenges” organized at IIT Delhi. The workshop brought together academic leaders, industry experts, and policymakers to chart a forward-looking roadmap for energy education in India.

Representing MANIT Bhopal, Dr. Ravindra D. Jilte and Dr. Gurveer Singh made significant contributions to thematic breakout sessions.

Dr. Jilte participated in the session on “Interdisciplinarity, Bridging Research Gaps, and Integrating Findings into Curriculum”, where he emphasized the importance of fostering interdisciplinary learning environments and integrating contemporary research into academic programs.

Faculty Development Programme: The Happiness Lab – July 2, 2025

On 2nd July 2025, the Vivekanand Senate Hall at MANIT Bhopal witnessed an inspiring and energizing Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on “Experiencing the Science of Flourishing”.

The event commenced with the traditional Deep Prajwalan and Saraswati Vandana, followed by a series of thought-provoking sessions on Mindfulness, Positive Psychology, Happiness Science, and Collective Resilience.

Key highlights:

• Welcome Address by Prof. K.K. Dhote (Dean Faculty Welfare)
• Expert talks by Dr. Reetu Sharma and Dr. A. Srihari Krishna
• Special address by Dr. Shailendra Jain, ex-Director SLIET Punjab, a visionary academic leader with over 30 years of excellence in Power Electronics and EV Technologies
• Engaging sessions with activities, open discussions, and collective reflections

Special address by Dr. Shailendra Jain, ex-Director SLIET Punjab, a visionary academic leader with over 30 years of excellence in Power Electronics and EV Technologies.

Visit by Prof. Virendra Kumar Vijay (IIT Delhi) – April 17, 2025

A Day of Insights and Inspiration at Energy Centre | MANIT Bhopal

We were honored to welcome Prof. Virendra Kumar Vijay, REDA Chair Professor at IIT Delhi, National Coordinator of Unnat Bharat Abhiyan (Ministry of Education, GoI) and Coordinator, Biogas Development & Training Centre (MNRE, Govt. of India) to the Energy Centre, MANIT Bhopal.

The program began with a warm welcome by Dr Meena Agrawal, who presented a sapling to Prof. Vijay Ji.

Dr. Arvind Mittal, Head of the Energy Centre, formally welcomed the guest and shared the vision and ongoing efforts of the Centre in the area of sustainable energy.

Dr. Gaurav Dwivedi gave an insight on the Centre’s major bio-energy initiatives including the Green Hydrogen Project.

Prof. Vijay Ji interacted with our research scholars, visited in house labs, and explored the ongoing research projects. He praised the innovative work being carried out at the Energy Centre, especially in the domains of bio-energy, sustainability, and rural technology development.

His visit was a source of great motivation for our faculty, scholars, and students.

The Energy Centre continues to move forward with a strong commitment to excellence in research and innovation for a sustainable future.

Proud Participation in Inter Department Night Cricket Tournament! – April 15, 2025

Team Energy Centre participated with full zeal and enthusiasm in the Inter Department Night Cricket Tournament held on 15th April 2025 at MANIT Sports Complex. The event, organized by the Physical Education & Sports Section, was a fantastic opportunity to showcase team spirit, sportsmanship, and our department’s energy—on and off the field!

A big thank you to our HOC Sir & faculty members for their constant support and for cheering us from the stands. Your encouragement meant a lot to us!

IIT Bombay Professor Chetan Singh Solanki Visits MANIT Bhopal, Advocating Sustainable Living – April 5, 2025

Professor Dr. Chetan Singh Solanki, a distinguished academician from IIT Bombay and the Founder of the Energy Swaraj Foundation, visited the Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology (MANIT) Bhopal as part of his ambitious Energy Swaraj Yatra. Dr Solanki is Known for his commitment towards sustainable living. He demonstrated by his pledge to reside in a solar-powered bus till 2030. Professor Solanki engaged with faculty members, students, and staff to promote a greener and more energy-conscious future.

Farewell of Shri Sanjay Aerial – March 28, 2025

A farewell ceremony was held to honor Shri Sanjay Aerial for his valuable contributions to the institution.

Research Project Entitled “Development and Field Testing of Solar-Integrated Portable Mobile Milk Chiller with Latent Storage System (PMC-LSS)– March 05, 2025

Research Grant Awarded to Energy Centre, MANIT Bhopal!
We are proud to announce that the Energy Centre at MANIT Bhopal has received a prestigious research grant for a project that holds significant promise for India’s dairy and rural energy sectors.

Project Title:
“Development and Field Testing of Solar-Integrated Portable Mobile Milk Chiller with Latent Storage System (PMC-LSS)”

 Sanction Order No.: ANRF/IRG/2024/000621/ENS
Date of Sanction: 05 March 2025
Funding Agency: Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India
 Total Funded Amount: ₹34.75 Lakhs
 Project Duration: 3 Years

Principal Investigator (PI):
Dr. Ravindra D. Jilte, Associate Professor, Energy Centre, MANIT Bhopal

Project Overview:
The project aims to develop and test an innovative solar-integrated, portable milk chiller equipped with a latent heat energy storage system, addressing the critical challenge of milk spoilage in rural and off-grid regions. By combining solar technology with thermal storage, this portable solution will ensure milk cooling at the source — enhancing dairy supply chain reliability, reducing post-harvest losses, and empowering smallholder farmers.

This interdisciplinary research is a step forward in sustainable rural technologies and aligns with national goals for clean energy, livelihood enhancement, and climate resilience.

The Energy Centre congratulates Dr. Ravindra D. Jilte and the entire research team on this achievement and looks forward to impactful outcomes from this initiative.

Gala Dinner – ICET 2025 – February 23, 2025

A grand celebration was held marking the success of ICET 2025 with participation of scholars and faculty.

ICET 2025 Conference Sessions – February 23, 2025

Sessions highlighted sustainable innovations and technology discussions.

Inauguration of ICET 2025 – February 21, 2025

The conference was inaugurated with talks on emerging technologies by the Director and Centre Head.

Research Award at TLS Workshop – IIT Delhi – February 1, 2025

Aditya Sirsa and Malle Lingamaiah won Best Teaching Demonstration Award under Dr. Arvind Mittal’s mentorship.

Stanford University Recognition – January 10, 2025

Dr. Prashant Baredar was ranked among the top 2% scientists globally by Stanford University.