RENET is a self-sustaining and non-profit Network for Renewable Energy Research for the Built Environment and Technology Transfer with the main purpose of  creating and maintaining competitive EU and Indian industry. RENET is Managed by the leading higher educational institutes in the European Union and India.  As a part of RENET activities, Renewable Energy Workshop 2006 is being organised at IIT Bombay on 21 & 22 September 2006.  

University of Nottingham, United Kingdom, School of the Built Environment (Project Co ordinator)

University of Porto, Portugal, Institute of Mechanical Engineering (IDMEC)

IIT Madras, Chennai, India, Department of Mechanical Engineering

IISc Bangalore, India, Centre for Sustainable Technology

IIT Bombay, Mumbai, India, Energy Systems Engineering

IIT Bombay is one of the premier technology institutes in India with students and faculty who are comparable with the best in the world. The institute has a vibrant research culture and has strong linkages with Indian and international industries and institutes.
Energy Systems Engineering is an inter-disciplinary programme with a mission to develop sustainable energy systems and solutions for the future. ESE currently has about 30 M.Tech's and Ph.D’s graduating annually. The ESE is celebrating its silver jubilee and is expanding into a School with new academic programmes and an increased research thrust.
 

• Entrepreneurs and persons working in industries related to renewable energy technologies, seeking state-of-the-art technology information on renewable energy.
  
• Policy makers working in government organizations like MNES, IREDA, MEDA, GEDA, etc., and individuals working in NGOs for promoting renewable energy solutions.
  
• Practising Architects and Building Scientists.
  
• Faculty and Students from universities, Engg. & Architecture Colleges, for widening their knowledge base on renewable energy technologies.
  
• All those interested in seeking and developing profitable new business opportunities in the field of renewable energy

Workshop will cover all the topics mentioned below.

• Scenario of Renewable Energy in India.

• Situation and Trends for Renewable Energy in Europe and Beyond.