The Solar Energy Centre (SEC) serves as an effective interface between the Government and institutions, industry & user organizations for development, promotion and widespread utilization of solar energy in the country.
The functions of the Centre are as follows :
Research and development
- Cooperation with institutions and industry Technology evaluation, testing and standardization
- Evaluation of Technical, Environmental, and Economic performance
- National Referral Test Facility
- Developmental Testing
- Coordination with Regional Test Centers (RTCs) and Standards Organizations
Human resource development
- Visitors’ Programme
- Training, workshops, symposia and seminars
Advisory and consultancy services
- International cooperation
- Plantation of Jatropha curcas for production of Bio-diesel
