Photovoltaic solar energy
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Photovoltaic solar energy at Coursera Overview
Duration | 6 hours |
Total fee | Free |
Mode of learning | Online |
Difficulty level | Beginner |
Official Website | Explore Free Course  |
Credential | Certificate |
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Photovoltaic solar energy at Coursera Course details
- The course is an introduction to the photovoltaic (PV) applications in the general mix energetic context dominated by climate warming mitigation.
- The various uses of solar energy are firstly presented before a short description of the principle of the direct solar photon conversion into electricity (PV).
- The various PV technologies are reviewed in the current context dominated by crystalline silicon cells. The perspectives of the various technologies are then analysed in terms of R&D investments.
- From a more scientific point of view the basis of the solar cell operation is presented from the solar spectrum characteristics. The fundamentals of PV conversion are summarized. In particular the various sources of the conversion efficiency limitations are reviewed.
- The solar PV systems, from cells to grids, are also addressed, with a particular emphasis on the challenges of grid-integration of PV and the development of storage technologies.
- The environmental and social impacts of PV are compared to the competing energy sources. Generally PV is at advantage as referred to other fossil or renewable sources.
- Finally the fast evolution of economics and financing of PV is presented together with the current key players, mostly Asian companies.
Photovoltaic solar energy at Coursera Curriculum
Photovoltaic Solar Energy
1. The global context energetics
2. Climate Mitigation
3. Progressive Change of the World Energy Mix
4. Solar Energy
5. Solar Energy (cont.)
6. Photovoltaic Solar Energy
7. PV : Solar Cell Technologies
8. PV : Present Status and Future Developments
Quiz 1
Quiz 2
Quiz 3
Test 1 - Load Factor
SOLAR CELL OPERATION
1. Introduction. Solar Spectrum
2. Solar Radiation Spectrum
Worked Problem - Total Irradiance
3. Solar Cell Fundamentals
Worked Problem - The I-V Characteristic
4. Multi-junctions. Conversion Efficiency Limitations
Worked Problem - Solar Cell under Concentration
5. From Cell to Module
Solar Energy Conversion
Test: Module Power and Illumination
SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS
1. R&D Investments in PV Systems
2. Economics & Financing
3. Key Players
4. Environmental and Social Aspects
5. Grid Integration
6. Survey of Electricity Storage Technologies
Photovoltaic Solar Energy
PV Characteristics
Energy Storage
Test: Solar Farm Electricity Price
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