DST IIT Solar Energy Harnessing Centre (DSEHC)

About DSEHC

The DST IIT Solar Energy Harnessing Centre (DSEHC) at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras is a collaborative research centre dedicated to advancing science and technology for solar energy harvesting and utilization. With faculty from diverse scientific and engineering disciplines, the centre focuses on key pillars including photovoltaics, solar thermal, energy storage, and solar fuels.:contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Research Areas

• Photovoltaics: Development of next‑generation solar cell materials and devices.
• Solar Thermal Systems: Harnessing thermal energy from the sun efficiently.
• Energy Storage: Technologies for storing renewable energy.
• Solar Fuels: Sustainable production of fuels using solar energy.:contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

Facilities & Equipment

The centre supports advanced facilities for photovoltaics characterization, solar cell fabrication, energy storage testing systems, and thermal system evaluation. These facilities enable hands‑on research and prototype development in collaboration with partner institutions.:contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}

Team & Collaborators

DSEHC comprises faculty and researchers from IIT Madras and partner institutions, bringing together expertise in physics, chemistry, materials science, mechanical and electrical engineering to address solar energy challenges.:contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}

Contact Information

DSEHC Office
Room No. 111, Material Science Research Center (MSRC)
Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai – 600036, India
Email: info@dsehc.iitm.ac.in
Phone: +91‑44‑22575913