Bengaluru, 4 April 2025 - The Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE), Faculty of Engineering and Technology (FET), JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), successfully organised an industrial visit to the 20MW Solar Power Plant located in Doddalahalli, Kanakapura on 4 April 2025. The visit was attended by 34 students from the 2022 and 2023 batches, accompanied by faculty members Dr. Pushparajesh V and Dr. Raghu N.

The visit was organised with the support and coordination of Mr Narayana, a Junior Engineer at BESCOM, Mr Avinash, the Plant Manager at GRT Solar Power Plant, and FET's administrative and academic leadership. Their contributions were instrumental in ensuring the visit was insightful and smoothly conducted.

The primary objective of the visit was to offer students practical exposure to real-time solar power generation processes and grid integration techniques. The 75-hectare solar power plant features thousands of photovoltaic panels with a total capacity of 20MW. Students had the opportunity to witness the entire operation of the plant, including photovoltaic energy conversion, control room monitoring, and power transmission mechanisms.

Throughout the day, students observed the inner workings of two dedicated control rooms – one responsible for DC to AC conversion (4MW x 5 units) and the other overseeing the transformation from 11kV to 66kV. This hands-on experience effectively complemented their academic learning in Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution, High Voltage Engineering, Power Plant Engineering, and Power System Protection.

Dr. Pushparajesh V, who guided the visit, remarked:

"Visits like these are invaluable in helping students bridge the gap between theoretical instruction and its real-world application. These systems in operation encourage innovation and a deeper appreciation for renewable technologies."

The Spark Club of the EEE Department coordinated the industrial visit, with active involvement from student volunteers and faculty members. Their efforts ensured a well-organised and enriching experience for all participants.

This visit provided an enriching academic experience and inspired students to consider the future of renewable energy and sustainable development. By observing real-time energy management and solar power conversion systems, students better understood their role in advancing green energy solutions.