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Lighting Market & the Need of the Program
The Lighting Industry with an estimated
market of over Rs.8600 Crores is witnessing tremendous growth with annual growth
of 13%. In spite of the continuous growth, nothing much has been done to develop
professionals with more scientific and innovative approach. style="mso-spacerun: yes">
Not many Institutes are providing education and research opportunities in
this vital field of Lighting. On an interaction with ELCOMA – Electric Lamp &
Component Manufacturers’ Association of India, an apex body of lighting manufacturers
representing Philips, Osram, Bajaj Electricals, Crompton Greaves, Wipro, GE etc.,
it is learnt that since not many Institutes are providing education and research
opportunities in this vital field of Lighting, presently they have to contend with
the professionals having background of Electrical / Electronics Engineering.
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Why everybody is talking about Energy Management ?
India is a Developing nation. Its per capita Energy Consumption is very low. To achieve
Economic Growth, we need to and have to use more and more energy to increase the
pace of development. It is estimated that Industrial energy use in developing countries
constitutes about 45-50 % of the total commercial energy consumption. Much of this
energy is converted from imported oil, the price of which has increased tremendously
so much so that most of developing countries spent more than 50 % of their foreign
exchange earnings.
On the other hand, generation of power needs resources. Resources available on earth
are of Diminishing Nature. It is getting depleted very fast with time as use is
increasing exponentially. There are some resources, which are Renewable e.g. Solar
Power, Wind Power and Geothermal Power. Technology is also being developed to harness
these Renewable Resources to generate Power.
To establish any work / motive or task, energy in one or other form is an essential
component. Thus the need to conserve energy, particularly in industry and commerce
is strongly felt as the energy cost takes up substantial share in the overall cost
structure of the operation. Hence it calls MANAGEMENT OF ENERGY or in other
words
MANAGEMENT OF RESOURCES or ENERGY CONSERVATION.
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What is Energy Conservation Act 2001 ?
The Energy Conservation Act implemented by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE),
a statutory body under Government of India, envisages creation of cadre of
professionally qualified energy managers and auditors with expertise in
energy management, project management, financing and implementation of energy efficiency
projects, as well as policy analysis. It is a Law to force firms to make more profit
and not an Act to control and monitor energy consumption of industry.
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Need of Energy Managers / Auditors
Government of
India
has enacted the Energy Conservation Act, 2001 keeping in view of importance and
benefits of energy efficiency. The Schedule to the Energy Conservation Act provides
list of energy Intensive Industries and other establishments, specified as Designated
Consumers. A Designated Consumer has to designate or appoint Energy Manager / Auditor
possessing a minimum qualification. The Energy Manager / Auditor occupies an important
position and is focal point of all the activities pertaining to Energy Management
in the organization
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Basic
Objective of Program
To develop professionals in this exciting world of
Lighting Technology and Energy Management
not only for Jobs but to motivate them for research / inventions./ and to become
entrepreneur.
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PGP IN LIGHTING TECHNOLOGY & ENERGY MANAGEMENT
(PGP-LTEM)
In view of the provision of Energy Conservation Act and envisaging the demand of
Energy Managers not only in Lighting Industry but all other industries, MITSOL has
taken initiative to rechristen and redesign its existing PGP in Lighting Technology
& Management (PGP-LTM) as PGP in Lighting Technology & Energy Management
(PGP-LTEM).The program will contain
all major inputs required for becoming an Energy Manager / Energy Auditor.
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What
is the Scope of Lighting ?
Lighting is no more restricted to conventional illumination, but has find wide applications
in Agriculture, High Power Video and Cinema Projectors for Education,
Security Monitoring, Entertainment, Communication, Biological Lighting, Aqua Tissue
Culture, Pollution Control, etc.
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Is this
program related to Illumination ?
Yes, this Program is related to Illumination but not restricted to it, since it
will cover full spectrum of Lighting which includes Ultra Violet (UV) and Infra
Red (IR) range.
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What
are the applications of Ultra Violet (UV) and Infra Red (IR)
UV and IR
are used today in every sphere of life starting form our houses in purifying
water (Acqua Guard) to sophisticated surgery through Laser Beams.
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Which
are other places in
India
where such Program is being taught ?
Such Techno-Managerial Program is not being conducted anywhere in the country.This is the first time that under the guidance
of Prof.(Dr) Vishwanath D. Karad, Executive President & Director General of
Maharashtra Academy of Engineering & Educational style="mso-spacerun: yes">
Research, Pune, India this Program has been designed. style="mso-spacerun: yes">
It is launched in 2007 under the leadership of Dr.Sunil
Karad, Executive Director, MAEER’s MIT Group of Institutes.
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Is this
Program affiliated to any University / Board ?
Although it is not affiliated to any University / Board, but it is being run with
the support of the following Organisations –
- ELCOMA – Electrical
Lamp & Component Manufacturers’ Association of India - an apex body of lighting
manufacturers representing Philips, Osram, Bajaj Electricals, Crompton Greaves,
Wipro etc.,
- ISLE – Indian
Society of Lighting Engineers - apex body of lighting professionals, experts, architects
and users, which is also affiliated to CIE (International Commission on Illumination)
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In addition to regular Certification, students completing the Course successfully
will also be awarded Certificate of Energy Manager.
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What
are the job opportunities ?
Since this Program is designed after interaction with ELCOMA and based on their
requirements, ample job opportunities are likely to be there with the lighting majors
viz. Philips, Osram, Bajaj Electricals, Crompton Greaves, Wipro, GE etc.,
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What
are the Research Opportunities ?
Lighting is no more remained the domain of
Edison
’s first Bulb, but is almost completely shifted to Electronics. With the latest
developments in LEDs and other light sources, there is a revolution in this field.
Due to the continuous interactions with
the and other National / International
agencies, there are research opportunities.
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Are Scholarship
/ Fellowships will be awarded ?
Yes, performance based Scholarship / Fellowships are awarded to deserving candidates.