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    Medium Of InstructionsMode Of LearningMode Of Delivery
    EnglishSelf StudyVideo and Text Based

    Course Overview

    Offered by Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), Using Photovoltaic (PV) Technology in Desert Climates is an 8-week online certification course. The course discusses the effect of temperature and dust on solar cells and PV modules. Students will get to know about the cleaning methods utilised to reduce soiling and how to measure solar cell and PV module performance. With Using Photovoltaic (PV) Technology in Desert Climates certification by HBKU via edX, students will also be able to optimise the design of the technology to enhance the energy yield.

    Using Photovoltaic (PV) Technology in Desert Climates certification syllabus consists of eight modules that will be taught by expert faculty from Hamad Bin Khalifa University. The course can be accessed in the free Audit Track and Verified Track. In the Free Audit Track, learners will have limited access to course materials and edX support. Verified Track, on the other hand, will give them unlimited access to course materials and edX support, along with access to graded assignments and exams and a shareable certificate. Students can enrol in the free audit track with limited access or they can upgrade to the paid verified track directly.

    The Highlights

    • 8 weeks online course
    • 1-3 hours of learning every week
    • 8 modules
    • Certificate of completion

    Programme Offerings

    • 8 weeks of online learning
    • Self-paced Course
    • Learning from subject-matter experts
    • Shareable Certificate

    Courses and Certificate Fees

    Fees InformationsCertificate AvailabilityCertificate Providing Authority
    USD 119yesHamad Bin Khalifa University, Doha

    Using Photovoltaic (PV) Technology in Desert Climates certification fee structure is : 

    Description

    Amount

    Certificate fees

    $119 USD

    Audit Track

    Free

     

    Eligibility Criteria

    The Using Photovoltaic (PV) Technology in Desert Climates online course can be pursued by anyone. University-level mathematics and physics are required.

    Certification Qualifying Details

    Participants will get a certificate that they can share with their peers and on their LinkedIn profiles upon completion of the Using Photovoltaic (PV) Technology in Desert Climates training programme.

    What you will learn

    Knowledge of nuclear energy

    Upon completion of the Using Photovoltaic (PV) Technology in Desert Climates certification course, students will be able to:

    • Learn to utilize the data sheet of a Photovoltaic module to predict its energy yield under specific conditions.
    • Determine how the cell and module design affects the module temperature.
    • Understand how to optimize the configuration of monofacial and bifacial panels to lessen soiling and maximize the energy yield.
    • Get exposed to the impact of the desert climate on the degradation process of photovoltaic modules.
    • Learn to implement the international standard tests for module performance and reliability assessment.

    Who it is for

    The Using Photovoltaic (PV) Technology in Desert Climates online course is ideal for those candidates who want to learn to improve the performance of solar cells and PV modules in desert climates and wish to become environmental engineers and research scientists in the environment and energy field.


    Admission Details

    The admission process for the Using Photovoltaic (PV) Technology in Desert Climates certification by Hamad Bin Khalifa University via edX includes the following steps:

    Step 1: Visit the official website - https://www.edx.org/learn/energy/hamad-bin-khalifa-university-using-photovoltaic-pv-technology-in-desert-climates

    Step 2: Create an account or register with Google, Facebook, Apple or Microsoft account

    Step 3: Choose an option from the Verified Track and Audit Track

    Step 4: Start learning

    The Syllabus

    Instructors

    Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Doha Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

    1: Can I take this online course for free?

    Yes, you can pursue the Using Photovoltaic (PV) Technology in Desert Climates training programme for free in the Audit track mode.

    2: How long does it take to complete the course?

    This is an 8-week course and requires 1-3 hours of learning every week to complete.

    3: Can I get access to graded assignments in Audit Track?

    No. You will have to upgrade to the Varified Track to get access to graded assignments.

    4: How can I access the Using Photovoltaic (PV) Technology in Desert Climates classes?

    You can the Using Photovoltaic (PV) Technology in Desert Climates classes through course content, reading materials and graded assignments.

    5: How can I apply for this online certification course?

    You need to create an account and then choose your option from the Audit Track and Verified Track to get enrolled in the Using Photovoltaic (PV) Technology in Desert Climates certification course.

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