PU to soon have MBA in energy management
A Course in MBA in Energy Management might start at the Energy Research Centre, Panjab University, from next year. At present the feasibility of the course is being worked out.
Honorary Director of the centre Dr V K Rattan says that there are a number of other projects in the pipeline as well. The centre in collaboration with KTH, Sweden, and IIT have submitted a project to produce fuel cells. This involves the process of hydrogenation (separating hydrogen and oxygen using solar energy). The hydrogen obtained would be used as fuel. Dr Rattan says that this could be helpful in the production of power in rural areas. Another project that might start at the centre is that of producing bio-diesel. Dr Rattan says the large scale use of non-conventional sources of energy can reduce the impact of energy crisis being faced by the country.The centre observed International Sun Day today. An exhibition on Solar Energy at Work was held. Instruments like solar water heaters, solar cookers, solar lights, radio, dryer and distillation system were put on display. PU Vice-Chancellor Prof R C Sobti highlighted the need to use alternative sources of energy.
