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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video 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 optimize 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 Varified Track. In the Free Audit Track, learners will have limited access to course materials and edX support. Varified 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 enroll 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 Informations	Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
INR 8244	yes	Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Doha

The Using Photovoltaic (PV) Technology in Desert Climates certification fee is Rs 7,827. Participants can also pursue this online certification course for free. However, they will have limited access to course materials.

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

Description	Amount (INR)
Verified Track	Rs 7,827
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

Environmental Engineer

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/course/using-photovoltaic-pv-technology-in-desert-climate

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.