By the end of this course, learners will have acquired a broad understanding of the history and mechanics behind converting light into electricity, commonly known as photovoltaics (PV). They are empowered to recognize and describe elements of a PV system, enabling them to: compare the most common types of solar cells, sketch a solar PV system, and analyze differences between rooftop and ground mounting configurations. The course explores economic considerations, touching on solar PV costs for residential and commercial use, incentives, and contrasts solar power with fossil fuel and nuclear plants.
Ce cours fait partie de la Spécialisation Solar Energy for Engineers, Architects and Code Inspectors
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Spécialisation Solar Energy for Engineers, Architects and Code InspectorsUniversité de BuffaloÀ propos de ce cours
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Ce que vous allez apprendre
Differentiate the value of solar energy versus alternatives
Explain how PV works in technical and economic terms, and identify its components
Estimate solar system costs
Compétences que vous acquerrez
Clean energyPV system operationSolar economicsPhotovoltaics (PV)
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Obtenez un Certificat lorsque vous terminez
100 % en ligne
Commencez dès maintenant et apprenez aux horaires qui vous conviennent.
Cours 1 sur 3 dans le
Dates limites flexibles
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Niveau débutant
Approx. 9 heures pour terminer
Anglais
Sous-titres : Arabe, Français, Portugais (européen), Italien, Vietnamien, Allemand, Russe, Anglais, Espagnol
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Université de Buffalo
The University at Buffalo (UB) is a premier, research-intensive public university and the largest, most comprehensive institution of the State University of New York (SUNY) system. UB offers more than 100 undergraduate degrees and nearly 300 graduate and professional programs.
Programme du cours : ce que vous apprendrez dans ce cours
2 minutes pour terminer
Acknowledgement
2 minutes pour terminer
1 lecture
3 heures pour terminer
Solar Power
This module introduces learners to the history of solar power and the nature of photovoltaics (PV).
3 heures pour terminer
4 vidéos (Total 21 min), 5 lectures, 2 quiz
3 heures pour terminer
The Nature of PV
This module provides an understanding of the structure and function of different types of PV systems and their components.
3 heures pour terminer
13 vidéos (Total 24 min), 5 lectures, 2 quiz
3 heures pour terminer
Solar Power ROI
This modules provides an understanding of the costs and ROI that can be expected when installing a PV system.
3 heures pour terminer
4 vidéos (Total 15 min), 6 lectures, 2 quiz
1 heure pour terminer
PV System Analysis Project: Theory to Practice
1 heure pour terminer
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Meilleurs avis pour SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS OVERVIEW
par SB22 août 2020
Extremely beneficial for someone new to solar energy and looking to get a better understanding of the industry. This certainly helps you with basic concepts, terminology and much more.
par SM6 août 2020
The course was extremely informative for beginners and gives a thorough walk through. Well presented. Could understand everything. What was outstanding is the hands on demos.
par K31 oct. 2020
It's a wonderful experience to learn from Prof. Gay E Canough. Mam has 30 years of experience in this field and help me understood with apple to apple comparison.
par SS31 janv. 2021
It was nice experience throughout the course. The way of delivery, information and knowledge received would be very useful in my research and in future academic.
À propos du Spécialisation Solar Energy for Engineers, Architects and Code Inspectors
This specialization provides an overview of solar photovoltaics (PV), intricacies of solar system design, and a framework for solar PV project management. Targeted for engineers, HVAC installers, architects and building code inspectors, it is also appropriate for anyone considering a career in the growing renewable energy field of solar power. Courses introduce how PV operates and the anatomy of solar electric systems, the economics of solar power, pros and cons of different systems, considerations for designing a PV system, and fundamental code compliance. Materials primarily focus on solar PV in the United States. To learn more, view an overview at https://youtu.be/XjkKzbXqA6s.
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