POWERCON, YCMOU Launch 7 RE Courses to Train 20,000 Green Energy Professionals by 2026

The Renewable Energy (RE) sector is projected to create over 1.8 million new jobs, especially as India works toward achieving 500 GW of non-fossil fuel Electric Power capacity by 2030. While sharing these details in a press release, POWERCON explained that these projects are being developed in response to skilled professionals growing demand.

Pune-based POWERCON Group said its Centre of Renewable Energy (CORE) Academy has launched seven specialised RE courses at Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University (YCMOU). Through this collaboration, CORE Academy aims to train and upskill 20,000 students by 2026, expanding India’s green energy talent pool and addressing the critical skill gap in the RE ecosystem.

Goal of the Academy

CORE Academy focuses on building a future-ready workforce in key domains such as Wind Energy, Solar PV Systems, Energy Storage, Pumped Hydro Storage, and Electrical Safety, all pivotal to India’s clean energy transition.

POWERCON also said that the academy would provide Certificate, Diploma, and Advanced Diploma programs in Wind, Solar, and Safety in RE at YCMOU making specialised skilling programs accessible to a wider and more diverse learner base. These programs blend academic depth with hands-on industry experience, ensuring learners gain both theoretical knowledge and practical exposure, preparing “RE Commandos” who are immediately employable and industry-ready.

About The Programme

CORE Academy claims to have trained 6000+ students and facilitated placements across 25 leading RE companies. 

The curriculum aligns with the National Skill Qualification Framework (NSQF) under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE). Each course has been developed in-house by industry experts at POWERCON, combining the company’s extensive operational experience with globally benchmarked training practices. The programs cater to students, working professionals, and individuals seeking skill certification in RE technologies, with flexible course durations ranging from three months to one year.

Commenting on the launch, Praveen Kakulte, CEO of The POWERCON Group, said, “We experienced a critical gap between what the RE industry needed and what training institutions delivered. So, CORE Academy was born to create programs designed by practicing engineers, not just educators. Today, we are proud to see our approach shaping professionals who are technically skilled, adaptable, and ready to thrive in a fast-evolving global RE industry.”