What do you picture when you hear the term “renewable energy?” Do you imagine fields of solar panels, giant windmills, or huge hydroelectric dams? Those are all examples of large-scale, grid-tied systems. In this course, we’ll go much smaller and focus on off-grid, stand-alone systems.
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Exploring Renewable Energy Schemes
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Sous-titres : Français, Portugais (européen), Russe, Anglais, Espagnol
Ce que vous allez apprendre
Identify the essential characteristics and technical requirements of photovoltaic, wind, and low head hydroelectric energy systems.
Integrate scientific and technological principles necessary to assess and implement small-scale renewable energy schemes.
Develop a plan for implementing a small-scale renewable energy scheme.
Compétences que vous acquerrez
- Renewable Energy
- Energy Systems
- Power and Energy Calculations
- Photovoltaic System Design
- Energy Audits
Dates limites flexibles
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Certificat partageable
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100 % en ligne
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Niveau débutant
Approx. 15 heures pour terminer
Anglais
Sous-titres : Français, Portugais (européen), Russe, Anglais, Espagnol
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Université de Pennsylvanie
The University of Pennsylvania (commonly referred to as Penn) is a private university, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. A member of the Ivy League, Penn is the fourth-oldest institution of higher education in the United States, and considers itself to be the first university in the United States with both undergraduate and graduate studies.
Programme de cours : ce que vous apprendrez dans ce cours
3 heures pour terminer
1: Everything Is Solar
In this module, we’ll get started by getting familiar with the course and our community expectations. Then, we'll explore the solar spectrum, the Stefan Boltzmann Law, and Wien’s Displacement Law. Each plays a significant role in helping us capture as much energy as we can from the sun. We’ll also explore direct beam and diffuse radiation and consider the implications for solar panel orientation.
3 heures pour terminer
5 vidéos (Total 35 min), 10 lectures, 2 quiz
2 heures pour terminer
2: How Do Photovoltaics Work?
In this module, we’ll explore the essential element of any photovoltaic system: the solar cell. We’ll examine all aspects of the solar cell, moving from the single cell to a collection of cells that allow us to harness the sun’s power.
2 heures pour terminer
5 vidéos (Total 43 min), 3 lectures, 3 quiz
2 heures pour terminer
3: The Role of Charge Controllers and Inverters in Photovoltaic Systems
The charge controller is a key element of any simple photovoltaic system. This device helps you avoid over or under charging your battery or battery bank. In this module, we’ll focus on both charge controllers and inverters and their important role in photovoltaic systems.
2 heures pour terminer
3 vidéos (Total 43 min), 4 lectures, 2 quiz
3 heures pour terminer
4: Designing a Photovoltaic System
In this module, we’ll start thinking about how to design a simple photovoltaic system. We’ll examine efficiency and develop strategies for determining the right components to meet our energy needs.
3 heures pour terminer
6 vidéos (Total 55 min), 5 lectures, 2 quiz
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Meilleurs avis pour EXPLORING RENEWABLE ENERGY SCHEMES
par JM9 févr. 2020
Great course! Information is well presented and organized. You'll end this course feeling confident on designing your own solar system, as well as gaining knowledge in other renewable energy schemes.
par OO20 mai 2020
Loved how the course was explained in details but some questions bothering the minds of some of the course takers wouldn't be answered as no platform to interact with the instructor. Hence the 4 🌟
par SR13 juil. 2020
Great course!!! Well presented and organized. You'll end this course feeling confident on designing your own solar system, as well as gaining knowledge in other renewable energy schemes
par PP12 mai 2021
This course is definitely worth completing . It covers all the fundamentals of solar, wind and hydro electricity generation process. It is very much helpful for students. Good luck..
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