Solar plant(residential)_intern

Our Description:

Solar Complete is an independent renewable energy projects platform dedicated to bridging the gap between academia and industry in the renewable energy sector. Our mission is to empower students and young professionals by providing hands-on learning experiences, real-world projects, and industry connections to accelerate their careers in solar energy. Through our affordable and flexible project programs, we aim to nurture the next generation of skilled professionals who will drive innovation and sustainability in India’s growing renewable energy market.

About the Opportunity: Are you a college student passionate about renewable energy? Do you want hands-on experience working on real-world solar power projects? Subscribe our Project platform and gain valuable industry exposure while working remotely!

Why Join Us?

• Get practical experience in solar energy projects.
• Work directly with industry professionals, vendors, government authorities, end customers.
• Earn a certificate and stipend upon successful completion.
• Fulfill your college internship requirements remotely.
• Contribute to India’s renewable energy growth while enhancing your skills.

Internship project title:

"Bridging the Gap: Understanding Quality & Trust Issues Between Solar Clients and Vendors in PM Surya Ghar Scheme"

Project Objective:

To study and document the common problems faced by both residential clients and solar vendors during rooftop solar installation under the PM Surya Ghar Yojana, and to provide actionable recommendations to enhance quality assurance, transparency, and trust in the solar ecosystem.

Key Learning Outcomes for Students:

• Real-world exposure to solar installation business challenges
• Understanding of client behavior, trust dynamics, and service delivery gaps
• Research, interview, and data synthesis skills
• Proposal writing and policy-level recommendation skills

Key Activities:

1. Client-Side Study

• Interview at least 10 homeowners who have installed rooftop solar (or applied under the scheme)
• Prepare a questionnaire covering:
• Installation satisfaction
• Vendor behavior & professionalism
• Timeliness and quality of work
• Post-installation service experience
• Net metering & subsidy issues
• Collect feedback on trust issues, hidden costs, miscommunication, etc.

Vendor-Side Study

• Interview at least 5 local vendors/installer companies
• Collect data on:
• Common client-side misunderstandings
• Documentation and approval delays
• Manpower issues or cost pressure
• Challenges in subsidy payments or DISCOM coordination
• Competition from low-quality players
• Ask about their after-sales service model, pain points, and suggestions

Gap Analysis

• Compare both perspectives
• Identify 5–7 critical mismatch areas (e.g., communication gap, unrealistic client expectations, missing service warranties, etc.)

Solution Recommendations

Students should propose:

• A “Standard Installation Checklist” for clients
• A basic vendor rating system (prototype or wireframe)
• Suggestions for DISCOM/vendor/client coordination improvement
• Optional: A mini app/dashboard idea for quality control or complaint redressal

Deliverables:

1. Research Report (PDF/Word)
2. Interview Summary Annexure
3. Problem-Solution Map or Infographic
4. Presentation Slides (for final review)
5. Optional: Prototype (mockup or wireframe of proposed tool)

Suggested Mentorship/Support:

• Invite a local solar installer or vendor to do a live Q&A
• Allow students to submit weekly progress logs
• Offer a bonus certificate if students submit a working prototype or survey dataset.
• Industry mentor/guide will be provided throughout the internship.

Timeline:

3/4/5/6 weeks or as as per student requirement.

Eligible Educational Backgrounds

1. Engineering Students (All Years – UG & PG)

• Branches:
• Electrical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Renewable Energy
• Energy Systems
• Power Systems

• Why? They understand technical installation processes, solar hardware, and system performance.

  2. Polytechnic & Diploma Students

• Courses:
• Electrical
• Electronics
• Renewable Energy
• Solar Technician Courses (Skill India/NSQF-aligned)

• Why? They are potential field technicians who benefit from real exposure to solar site issues.

  3. Management & Commerce Students (BBA, MBA, B.Com, M.Com)

• Why?
• Can study business models, vendor-client service frameworks
• Suitable for vendor interviews and trust/quality analysis

• Can propose customer experience or service model solutions

  4. Architecture & Urban Planning Students

• Why? They understand rooftop structure constraints and can contribute to rooftop suitability and space optimization aspects.

  5. Social Science, Economics, and Public Policy Students

• Why? They’re great at stakeholder interviews, behavioral analysis, government scheme awareness, and preparing user-centric policy recommendations.

  6. Students in BSc/MSc (Physics, Environmental Science, Energy Studies)

• Why? They can analyze system efficiency, environmental impact, and energy generation loss due to poor quality.

  Key Skillsets (Across Any Stream):

• Communication (interviews)
• Field research or online surveys
• Report writing
• Observation and problem-solving
• Basic understanding of solar power systems (can be taught via pre-internship orientation)

Key Benefits:

• Hands-on Experience: Work on real-world solar power plant projects.
• Industry Networking: Connect with experts, manufacturers, and policymakers.
• Flexible & Remote: Learn at your convenience, anytime, anywhere.
• Certificates & Stipends: Receive recognition for your work and financial support.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Tackle real industry challenges and build innovative solutions.
• College requirements: Fulfill your internship college requirements.

Take the first step toward a bright future in renewable energy! Apply today and be part of India’s green energy revolution!