Solar Energy
In the third edition of Solar Energy, you will learn to design a complete photovoltaic system. This course introduces the technology that converts solar energy into electricity, heat and solar fuels with a main focus on electricity generation. Photovoltaic (PV) devices are presented as advanced semiconductor devices that deliver electricity directly from sunlight. The emphasis is on understanding the working principle of a solar cell, fabrication of solar cells, PV module construction and the design of a PV system. You will gain a greater understanding of the principles of the photovoltaic conversion— the conversion of light into electricity. This course explores the advantages, limitations and challenges of different solar cell technologies, such as crystalline silicon solar cell technology, thin film solar cell technologies and the latest novel solar cell concepts as studied on lab-scale. We will discuss the specifications of solar modules and demonstrate how to design a complete solar system for any particular application.
Education Method
The class will consist of a collection of eight to twelve minute lecture videos, exercises, assignments and exams. Specified assignments and the three exams will determine the final grade. The new textbook on “Solar Energy, basics, technology and systems” from the Delft University of Technology will be available for the students on-line and free of charge. Your course staff will encourage and challenge you to learn from, and interact with, your fellow students by helping each other and sharing ideas and best practices, in the course forum. We were happy to see the incredible number of interesting student videos on solar energy systems from all over the world in the previous edition of this course.
Professor Smets was the first ever recipient of the edX Prize for Exceptional Contributions to Online Teaching and Learning. His previous online courses attracted over 150,000 students worldwide, who were inspired to take their first steps in the transition to renewable energy.
What you'll learn
- The various methods of converting solar energy into electricity, heat and solar fuels
- The physical working principles of photovoltaic conversion in solar cells
- How to recognize and describe the various solar cell technologies, their current status and future technological challenges
- How to analyze the performance of solar cells and modules
- How to design a complete photovoltaic system for any particular application on paper
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| Rating | 4.8★ based on 13 ratings |
|---|---|
| Length | 8 weeks |
| Effort | 6 - 8 hours per week |
| Starts | On Demand (Start anytime) |
| Cost | $139 |
| From | Delft University of Technology (TU Delft), DelftX, Delft University of Technology via edX |
| Instructor | Arno Smets |
| Download Videos | On all desktop and mobile devices |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Science Social Sciences |
| Tags | Engineering Physics Science Health & Safety Electronics Energy & Earth Sciences Environmental Studies |
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provide some deep insights
This Course as it claims is an introductory course, but it does provide some Deep insights into the contemporary solar tech and its prospects, the best part of this course is the way prof.Smets starts from the most conspicous of concepts like the sun,Solar system etc., and build up the concepts upto to the manufacture of 3rd gen solar cells and their deployments into modules keeping in mind their environomental and ecenomical aspects.
provided by delft university
The course of Solar Energy provided by Delft University and Edx online is a great opportunity to know about the semiconductor materials, PV technologies and how the whole system of Solar Energy works.
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One of the resource persons mentioned edx and what its all about.
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definitely end up appreciating
After doing this course you'll definitely end up appreciating the merits of going Solar.
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My mother tongue is French, so my English isn't perfect either.
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Solar Specialist Expert $43k
Solar Canvasser $52k
Solar PV Sales $54k
Cell tech. 2 $58k
SA Cell $62k
Cell tech. 3 $63k
Solar Technician $65k
Biologist  GMP cell culture/cell banking $74k
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Solar R&D Research Technician $76k
Cell Biologist $81k
Inside Solar Specialist $84k
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| Rating | 4.8★ based on 13 ratings |
|---|---|
| Length | 8 weeks |
| Effort | 6 - 8 hours per week |
| Starts | On Demand (Start anytime) |
| Cost | $139 |
| From | Delft University of Technology (TU Delft), DelftX, Delft University of Technology via edX |
| Instructor | Arno Smets |
| Download Videos | On all desktop and mobile devices |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Science Social Sciences |
| Tags | Engineering Physics Science Health & Safety Electronics Energy & Earth Sciences Environmental Studies |
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