• Dr. Sachin L. Borse
• Abed Alrzaq Alshqirate

Concept of project-based learning was applied to Mechanical Engineering Students at College of Engineering, Shaqra University, Saudi Arabia. For electrical power and water desalination, Saudi Arabia mostly depends on burning of fossil fuel. This not only depletes valuable fossil fuel but also creates pollution. Use of green energy like solar energy can be reducing problems. Saudi Arabia has one of the highest solar energy resources in the world. Purpose here was to create awareness and confidence among students about use of plenty available solar energy. Two student groups, each containing three members were formed. After constructing projects, student tested project for operation. Projects assigned were solar Dyer and solar still. Students used locally available material for construction of projects. These projects were showcased in an exhibition organized in the college.

Project-based learning, educational techniques, solar energy

"Using a Project-Based Learning Approach to Mechanical Engineering Students at Shaqra University ", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.8, Issue 5, page no.e251-e255, May-2021, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2105572.pdf

"Using a Project-Based Learning Approach to Mechanical Engineering Students at Shaqra University ", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.8, Issue 5, page no. ppe251-e255, May-2021, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2105572.pdf