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Solar Energy Basics
Beginner
Online
5 WeeksQuick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Fees Informations | Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|---|
| INR 2436 | yes | Coursera |
The fees for the course Solar Energy Basics is -
| Head | Amount in INR |
| Certificate Fees | Rs. 2,436 |
The Syllabus
Videos
- Welcome to Solar Energy Basics
- Primary energy sources
- Transformation of Energy
- Solar energy
- Photovoltaic cells and modules
- Silicon-based Photovoltaics
- Other photovoltaic materials
- Calculating Module Conversion Efficiency
- Other PV system electrical components
- PV System Mechanical Components
Readings
- Improvements in solar cell efficiency over time
- A note on calculations work in the quizzes
Practice exercises
- Major sources of energy
- Solar cell basics
- Calculating efficiency <MATH>
- Electrical and Mechanical Components
- Solar power systems <MATH>
Videos
- Calculating Power and Energy
- Measuring appliance power and energy
- Determining appliance energy usage from web resources
- Determining energy usage from an electric bill
- Adjusting for location and system losses
- Calculating system size
Readings
- Using Web Based Energy Tools
- Insolation Maps
Practice exercises
- Power and Energy Calculations <MATH>
- Determining energy consumption <MATH>
- Calculating System Size <MATH>
- Energy needs and sizing a PV system <MATH>
Videos
- Historical Growth of Photovoltaics
- Growth Potential of Photovoltaics
- PV Growth: US Case Study
- Applications of PV
Readings
- The current trends in photovoltaics
- Current US data and predictions for the coming decades
Practice exercises
- Growth of PV
- US PV growth
- Applications of PV
- The growth of photovoltaic markets
Videos
- Jobs and stakeholders in PV
- PV financial models: Net metering
- PV financial models: Remote net metering, PPAs, Leasing
- Pathways to PV Certifications
Reading
- Certifications for Photovoltaic Installation
Practice exercises
- Jobs and stakeholders in PV
- PV Financial models <MATH>
- Pathways to Certification
- Infrastructure of PV <MATH>