POWERCON’s CORE Academy Introduces 7 Specialized Renewable Energy Courses at YCM Open University, Aiming to Train 20,000 Students by 2026

Pune, 12^th November 2025: As India works toward achieving 500 GW of non-fossil fuel Electric Power capacity by 2030, the Renewable Energy (RE) sector is projected to create over 1.8 million new jobs. In response to this growing demand for skilled professionals, Centre of Renewable Energy (CORE) Academy of The POWERCON Group has launched seven specialized RE courses at Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University (YCMOU), the world’s fifth-largest open university. 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.

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. The launch of Certificate, Diploma, and Advanced Diploma programs in Wind, Solar, and Safety in RE at YCMOU marks a significant step in making specialized 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.

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, Mr. 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.”

CORE Academy has trained 6000+ students and facilitated placements across 25 leading RE companies. The partnership with YCMOU further strengthens the Academy’s reach and impact, enabling large-scale access to RE education and empowering the next generation of green energy professionals for India.