The Center for Energy of IIT Guwahati, imparts teaching, conducts research and provides consultancy in various facets of energy systems. The Center has definite plans to graduate to a threshold level where from it is able to play a meaningful role in combating the energy crisis. The center mainly emphasizes on bio-energy, small hydro powers, solar photovoltaic and solar thermal power. Apart from these, the center is to develop facilities in the area of alternative fuels, clean coal technology, wind power, energy integration and conservation (Energy Audit) in process plants. The center offers Ph.D. in Energy Technology.