EXPERT TALK ON SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC By SAHIL KERKAR

On 19th May 2023, a guest talk was delivered by Mr. Sahil Kerkar, on the topic of “Solar Photovoltaics” organized by the Consortium of Students of Mechanical Engineering (COSME). This talk was organized for the third year students of Mechanical Engineering. The guest speaker was introduced by Mr. Gaurak Phaldessai, Assistant professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering. Mr. Sahil started off by explaining ‘What is Solar Energy?’ and what are the ways to harness it. He than spoke on the annual consumption of electricity and how has the demand increased in the recent years using Graphs and Statistical Data. Later he gave a general idea on how the electricity is generated and transmitted through grids. He also spoke about the various type of PV panels available in market the once which are under development and he informed about the battery system that is going to be added and which will store power during off hours. The Department of Mechanical Engineering, PCCE, heartily thanks Mr. Sahil kerkar, Solar PV operations engineer for his knowledge packed and interesting lecture on the present scenario of power generation and future of solar technology.