TATA Power Partners with POWERCON Group’s CORE Academy to Train Renewable Energy Workforce

The Centre of Renewable Energy (CORE), the specialised Renewable Energy (RE) Training Academy of POWERCON Group, has been appointed by Tata Power to deliver a customised training programme focused on wind turbine Operations and Maintenance (O&M).

The programme is designed as a structured three-layer “sandwich” model, combining theoretical learning with hands-on field exposure. The first phase includes classroom sessions covering safety protocols, wind power plant architecture, turbine and Balance of Plant (BoP) functions, and overall plant operating dynamics. This is followed by practical training at operational sites, enabling participants to gain real-time field experience. The final phase focuses on advanced troubleshooting at assembly and component levels, alongside training in remote command and control, data analytics, and asset performance management.

As part of the initiative, trainees will also gain access to CORE’s advanced infrastructure, including the Centre for Engineering Excellence (CFEE). These facilities support turbine control and power flow simulation, component and PCB repairs, and hands-on experience at the Energy Studio—an international remote operations and analytics centre managing multi-GW wind, solar, and battery energy storage system (BESS) assets.

In addition to technical modules, the programme incorporates managerial training, addressing leadership at project sites and the operational challenges associated with large-scale renewable energy installations.

Commenting on the collaboration, Col. (Dr.) Bharat Sharma, COO of CORE, stated that the partnership with Tata Power reflects CORE Academy’s specialised capabilities in delivering industry-relevant RE training. He emphasised the academy’s role in building a skilled workforce to support India’s clean energy ambitions, including the target of achieving 900 GW capacity by 2035.

Echoing this, Paresh Sahasrabudhe, Head – O&M (Wind) at Tata Power, noted that CORE Academy’s expertise and domain-focused training approach would strengthen workforce capabilities as the company continues to expand its renewable energy portfolio.

With India accelerating its energy transition, demand for skilled professionals in the renewable sector is rising rapidly. The wind energy industry alone is projected to require nearly 150,000 skilled workers by 2030. CORE Academy’s National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF)-aligned certificate, diploma, and advanced diploma programmes aim to bridge this talent gap by developing job-ready professionals for the evolving RE landscape.