Presentation for Internship(3180901)
on
Solar Street Light
COMPLETED AT
NESSA ILLUMINATION TECHNOLOGIES
(Duration: 16-01-2025 TO 16-04-2025)
PRESENTED BY : DEVEN RATHOD(210280109064)
EXTERNAL GUIDE : DEVANG MAHETA
INTERNAL GUIDE : IRFAN SIDDIQUI
DEPARTMENT : ELECTRICAL
❖ About the Company
o Nessa Illumination Technologies Pvt. Ltd. is an innovative Indian company specializing
in energy-efficient lighting solutions and smart solar-powered products. Established in
2008 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
o Committed to sustainable development and innovation.
o Their mission is to design and deliver high-quality, sustainable, and cost-effective lighting
systems that serve urban infrastructure, rural electrification, and Smart City projects
across India.
o Their product line includes solar street lights, LED luminaires, drivers, and AC lights
that help reduce energy consumption and maintenance efforts.
❖ About Industry Mentor and Team
o Industry Mentor: Devang Maheta
Role: R&D Manager
Contribution: Guided me in understanding the system analysis, design, and testing
procedures.
Other Team Members:
o Embedded System Engineer – Helped explain IoT controller usage.
o Quality Assurance Executive – Demonstrated various testing methods.
o R&D Technician – Involved in LED and driver circuit testing.
o Production Supervisor – Explained assembly line processes.
❖ Basic Details of Departments
o R&D Department: Innovates and tests new lighting technologies.
o Design Department : Designs PCBs, enclosure structures, and electrical layouts.
o Testing Department : Performs environmental and durability testing.
o Production & Assembly : Assembles LED lights, solar panels, battery packs.
o Marketing & Sales: Focuses on client interaction, product promotion, and market trends.
❖ My Role as a Trainee
As an Individual:
o Prepared documentation for the System Analysis and System Design phase of the solar
lighting system.
o Studied key components like solar panels, LED lights, batteries, and IoT controllers.
o Attended equipment demos and recorded testing data.
As a Team Member:
o Assisted in IP65, vibration, and salt spray tests.
o Supported quality inspections and field testing.
o Collaborated with engineers in preparing test reports and performance summaries.
❖ Literature Study
o Studied MPPT algorithms like Perturb & Observe and Incremental Conductance for
efficient solar energy tracking
o Referred to “Power Electronics” by Vivekanand Author to understand DC-DC converters
used in solar charge controllers
o Analyzed technical datasheets of MPPT controllers, solar panels, and LED drivers for
system compatibility
o Explored case studies on smart street lighting in Gandhinagar and Surat under Smart City
projects
o Used “Solar Photovoltaic Technology” by different articles for PV system design, battery
charging, and MPPT concepts
o Compared traditional vs. smart solar lighting systems showing significant energy and
maintenance savings
❖ Fundamental Concept
o Basic Electronics – Understanding of LED operation, resistors, and circuit design was
crucial for hardware analysis
o IoT & Embedded Systems – Helped in grasping wireless communication, sensor
integration, and controller-based monitoring
o DBMS – Used for organizing and logging sensor data from remote monitoring systems
o Software Engineering – Applied structured documentation, flowcharts, and modular design
during system analysis phase
o Operating Systems – Basics of firmware and microcontroller OS concepts helped in
understanding device behavior and control logic
❖ Modern Tools & Equipment
o Software Used : MATLAB and hercules for microcontroller programming and assigning Device ID.
o Instruments: Operated Oscilloscope, Multimeter, Clampmeter, Temperature meter and Solar Simulator
to test real-time circuit behaviour and solar panel response.
o Performed load analysis and efficiency calculations for solar street light and MPPT systems.
o Simulated PWM signals and MPPT tracking performance under varying solar irradiance.
o Created technical diagrams like RMS system block diagram and MPPT flowcharts for documentation
and analysis.
o Applied modern tools for design validation, monitoring system testing, and field performance evaluation.
❖ Professional Skills Gained
Technical Skills:
o Understood solar + LED system integration
o Exposure to real-world product testing
Soft Skills:
o Professional communication
o Team coordination and reporting
Analytical Skills:
o Interpreting testing results
o Calculating energy efficiency and failure risk
Documentation Skills:
o Drafting system analysis and test reports
❖ Conclusion
o Enhanced practical understanding of solar systems, applying theoretical knowledge to real-
world projects.
o Developed hands-on experience with MPPT controllers, solar panel testing, and system
optimization.
o Built technical and soft skills in a real-world environment, including problem-solving,
collaboration, and communication.
o Thankful to Nessa Illumination Technology for the opportunity to grow professionally and
to my college for its continuous support.
o Gained expertise in using advanced tools like MATLAB and Hercules.
o Excited to apply this experience to my future career in the renewable energy and smart
infrastructure sectors.
