B.Tech in Energy Systems Engineering – Semester-wise Syllabus 

 

Year 1: Foundation in Engineering & Sciences 

Semester 1: 

1. Mathematics-I: Calculus, Linear Algebra 

2. Engineering Physics: Thermodynamics, Mechanics 

3. Basic Electrical Engineering: Circuits, Network Analysis 

4. Programming Fundamentals: Python/ MATLAB Basics 

5. Engineering Chemistry: Electrochemistry, Fuels & Combustion 

6. Workshop/Lab: Electrical Circuits, Basic Programming 

 

Semester 2: 

1. Mathematics-II: Differential Equations, Probability & Statistics 

2. Mechanical Engineering Basics: Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer 

3. Environmental Science: Ecosystems, Pollution Control 

4. Digital Electronics: Logic Gates, Microcontrollers (Arduino) 

5. Engineering Graphics & CAD (AutoCAD/SolidWorks) 

6. Lab: Fluid Flow Experiments, Environmental Testing 

 

Year 2: Core Energy Systems 

Semester 3: 

1. Thermodynamics: Laws, Cycles (Carnot, Rankine, Brayton) 

2. Electrical Machines & Power Systems: Transformers, Generators, Grid Basics 

3. Renewable Energy Technologies: Solar, Wind, Biomass 

4. Material Science for Energy: Conductors, Insulators, Batteries 

5. Numerical Methods for Engineers: MATLAB/Simulink 

6. Lab: Solar Panel Characterization, Power System Simulation 

 

Semester 4: 

1. Energy Storage Systems: Batteries, Supercapacitors, Flywheels 

2. Power Electronics: Converters, Inverters, MPPT Algorithms 

3. Energy Economics & Policy: Tariffs, Subsidies, Renewable Incentives 

4. Control Systems: PID Controllers, Grid Stability 

5. Elective-I: Bioenergy / Hydropower Systems 

6. Lab: Battery Management Systems, Wind Turbine Modeling 

 

Year 3: Advanced Energy Technologies 

Semester 5: 

1. Smart Grids & Microgrids: Demand Response, IoT Integration 

2. Nuclear Energy: Reactor Types, Safety, Waste Management 

3. Energy Efficiency & Auditing: HVAC Systems, Industrial Optimization 

4. Elective-II: Hydrogen Energy / Carbon Capture & Storage (CCS) 

5. Elective-III: Geothermal Energy / Energy Modeling (HOMER, RETScreen) 

6. Lab: Smart Grid Simulation, Energy Audit Case Studies 

 

Semester 6: 

1. Advanced Renewable Systems: Offshore Wind, CSP, Floating Solar 

2. Energy Management Systems (EMS): SCADA, Demand Forecasting 

3. Electric Vehicles (EVs): Charging Infrastructure, Battery Tech 

4. Elective-IV: Energy Law / Climate Change Mitigation 

5. Elective-V: AI in Energy Systems / Energy Blockchain 

6. Lab: EV Charger Design, Renewable Hybrid Systems 

 

Year 4: Specialization & Industry Integration 

Semester 7: 

1. Distributed Energy Resources: Decentralized Grids, Prosumer Models 

2. Energy Project Management: Feasibility Studies, Risk Analysis 

3. Elective-VI: Advanced Nuclear Fusion / Energy Cybersecurity 

4. Elective-VII: Rural Electrification / Energy Access in Developing Regions 

5. Capstone Project-I: Industry/Research Problem (e.g., Solar-Wind Hybrid Plant Design) 

6. Internship: Energy Firms (Siemens, Tata Power), NGOs, or Startups 

 

Semester 8: 

1. Emerging Trends: Green Hydrogen, Perovskite Solar Cells, Virtual Power Plants 

2. Professional Ethics & Sustainability: SDGs, Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) 

3. Entrepreneurship in Energy: Startups, Funding, IP Rights 

4. Capstone Project-II: Prototype Development (e.g., Smart Meter IoT System) 

5. Seminar/Technical Presentations 

 

Electives (Sample Options):

- Solar Energy: PV Cell Fabrication, Grid Integration 

- Wind Energy: Turbine Design, Offshore Challenges 

- Biofuels: Algae-Based Energy, Waste-to-Energy 

- Energy Policy: International Agreements (Paris Accord) 

- Energy Storage: Redox Flow Batteries, Thermal Storage 

-Smart Cities: Urban Energy Planning, IoT for Efficiency 

Key Labs & Tools:

- Simulation Software: HOMER Pro, ETAP, PSCAD, PVsyst 

- Energy Storage Labs: Battery Testing, Supercapacitor Characterization 

- Renewable Energy Labs: Solar/Wind Emulators, Biofuel Reactors 

- Smart Grid Labs: SCADA, Real-Time Digital Simulators (RTDS) 

- IoT Tools: Raspberry Pi, Arduino for Energy Monitoring 

 

Capstone Projects: 

- Hybrid Renewable Microgrid: Design for rural/remote areas. 

- Carbon-Neutral Campus Plan: Integrating solar, EVs, and energy storage. 

- AI-Driven Energy Forecasting: For grid stability and demand management. 

- Green Hydrogen Production System: Electrolyzer + Solar/Wind integration.