A
Solar Ambassador Workshop was conducted by Unnat Bharat Abhiyan – SRMIST in
association with department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering - SRMIST
on 25th November 2024 at Singaperumal Koil Higher Secondary School, aimed at
educating students about solar energy and its importance in sustainable
development. The workshop began with an introductory session by Dr. V.
Thirumurugan, the nodal officer of UBA-SRMIST and Associate Director of SRMIST
Campus Life. He discussed the growing importance of renewable energy, with a
special focus on solar power as a clean, sustainable alternative to fossil
fuels. He highlighted the role of solar energy in reducing carbon emissions and
combating climate change. followed his speech Mrs. Lalitha, School headmistress
of Government higher secondary school, SP Koil welcomed all of the volunteers
and officials from SRMIST and showed their gratitude towards our service. After
this Dr.R. Sridhar, HOD – Department of electrical and Electronics Engineering
started with the demonstration of assembling the solar study lamp. All the
students were provided with assembling kit worth 850 rupees each containing
parts of solar lamp. Dr.R. Sridhar initially explained all the parts and then
show a video of how to assemble the solar lamp. The students were also involved
in assembling small solar circuits, which gave them hands-on experience in
understanding how solar energy is harnessed and also make their own study lamps
using the kit. Totally 60 students participated from grade 12. During the
workshop, SRM University introduced the concept of "Solar Ambassadors"
— students who can lead the way in spreading awareness about solar energy and
its benefits within their schools and local communities. The participants were
encouraged to take the initiative in promoting the use of solar energy and
energy conservation practices among their peers and families. The workshop concluded with a vote of thanks by the
Principal of Singaperumal Koil Higher Secondary School, who expressed gratitude
to SRM University for conducting the informative session and promised continued
collaboration in future initiatives aimed at promoting sustainability.
|
Sl.no |
Staff Name |
Designation/Department |
Email id |
|
1. |
Dr.R.
Sridhar |
HOD,
EEE |
sridharr@srmist.edu.in |
|
2. |
Mr.
Sridhar.N. S |
Sanitary
Inspector |
Sridhars4@srmist.edu.in |
|
3. |
Mr.T.Velmani |
AME-
Electrical |
velmanit@srmist.edu.in |
|
4. |
Mr.Kumara
Saravanan |
Research
Scholar, EEE |
kk7265@srmist.edu.in |
|
5. |
Mr.P.Raghupathy |
Lab
Technician, EEE |
ragupatp@srmist.edu.in |
|
6. |
Ms.Anju |
UBA
Associate |
anjuj@srmist.edu.in |
