ReTopia, the annual technical symposium of TERI University was organized on 11 and 12 September 2015 at the TU campus. Dr. Ajay Mathur, Director General, Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) was the Chief Guest. While addressing the inaugural session he stressed on the need for capacity building and skill development in the renewable energy sector.
A Panel Discussion on the theme ‘Can India become a renewable energy superpower?’ on Day I highlighted the strengths as well as the challenges faced by the renewable energy market.
Interactive sessions on Day I and II gave students an opportunity to express their views with professionals from the industry and government alike and helped them achieve a holistic understanding of the renewable energy sector.
ReTopia 2015 had several parallel events like Trouble Shooting Renewable Energy Problems, Renewable Energy Design (RED) Challenge, Poster Presentation, Group Discussion and Debate, Quiz, and Sustainovation, which were both informative and fun.
Day II ended with the inauguration of the 48KWp solar plant in the TERI University campus by Dr. Chandan Mitra, Member of Parliament and Editor and Managing Director of The Pioneer.
A cultural event was organized on both the days to help participants rejuvenate after a long day of hard work.
