Subject: OE-II (Sustainability and Climate Change)
Topic: Guest Lecture on “Use of Solar Energy – Towards Sustainable Approach
Date: April 11, 2026
Location: Department of Civil Engineering, Zeal College of Engineering and Research, Narhe, Pune
Participants: 51 Students (SY B.Tech Civil Engineering)
Faculty Coordinator : Prof Amruta Kulkarni
Summary: Guest Lecture on Solar Energy
The Department of Civil Engineering at Zeal College of Engineering, Pune, recently held a guest lecture for 51 SY B.Tech students. The talk, titled “Use of Solar Energy – Towards Sustainable Approach,” featured two experts from Arbutus Consultant: Mr. Chaitnya Abhyankar and Mr. Nilesh Yadav.
What the students learned:
- How Solar Works: Simple explanations of solar panel technology and how they turn sunlight into power.
- Installation Basics: How to check a site, fix panels securely to roofs (structural mounting), and connect them to the power grid.
- Theory vs. Practice: The speakers showed how classroom lessons are actually used in the real world, focusing on safety and professional standards.
The Goal: The session helped students understand how to move away from traditional electricity toward sustainable, green energy, giving them a head start on the practical skills needed in the modern engineering industry
