Solar Energy Basics
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Solar Energy Basics at Coursera Overview
Solar Energy Basics
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Duration | 19 hours |
Total fee | ₹3,493 |
Mode of learning | Online |
Difficulty level | Beginner |
Credential | Certificate |
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Solar Energy Basics
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- Requires effort of 2.5 hours per week
- Offered by OpenSuny
- Learn from the expert instructors of The State University of New York
- Earn a certificate from The State University of New York
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Solar Energy Basics at Coursera Course details
Solar Energy Basics
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Skills you will learn
What are the course deliverables?
- Calculate the energy usage at a location
- Design a basic photovoltaic system to meet a specific energy need at a specific location
- Describe financial models and trends in the photovoltaic energy field
More about this course
- This course gives you an introduction to the fundamentals of solar power as it applies to solar panel system installations. You will learn to compare solar energy to other energy resources and explain how solar panels, or photovoltaics (PV for short), convert sunlight to electricity. You will be able to identify the key components needed in a basic photovoltaic (solar panel) system, such as is found on a house or building, and explain the function of each component in the system. You will also learn how to calculate the electrical demand of a building, how to reduce the overall demand, and then how to design a solar panel system that can meet that annual demand at a given location. You will also compare the different types of pricing models that are being used and key regulatory considerations for grid tied systems (where a house or building is connected to the electrical grid and also generates electricity from solar panels). A capstone design project that entails both the simple audit of a building to determine demand, and a selection of components to design a solar panel system to meet that demand.
- This course is part of the Solar Power Installation Specialization. It provides a good overview of system components and functions, but uses some simplified assumptions. The other two topical courses in this specialization entail a more advanced coverage of site assessment, factors impacting efficiency, and the sizing, design, and integration of photovoltaic systems. The specialization concludes with a capstone project course of a full site evaluation, photovoltaic system design, and installation plan. The specialization is modeled after an on campus workshop that has been running on the ESF campus for many years, and can serve as an important step for those who are interested in working the solar power field for the certification process to become a Certified PV Installation Professional, or PV Technical Sales through the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP).
Solar Energy Basics at Coursera Curriculum
Solar Energy Basics
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Introduction to solar power systems
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
Determining energy needs and sizing a PV system
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
The growth of photovoltaic markets
Historical Growth of Photovoltaics
Growth Potential of Photovoltaics
PV Growth: US Case Study
Applications of PV
Infrastructure of Photovoltaics
Jobs and stakeholders in PV
PV financial models: Net metering
PV financial models: Remote net metering, PPAs, Leasing
Pathways to PV Certifications
Infrastructure of Photovoltaics
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Yarlanki Murali Krishna
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Learning Experience: The course includes the basic understanding of Solar Energy and the importance of renewable energy. It also covers the statistical data regarding the usage and availability of solar energy. The course includes the installation of Solar Plant. The course is offered through Coursera platform and it really enhanced my skills . The pros of learning this course is we can install the solar system ourself and can estimate the cost benefits.
Faculty: Our faculty is Mr. Neal Abrams, Associate Professor, Chemistry from The State University of New York. The lectures are extremely good and for those who can't understand the accent there provides the documentation. Practical knowledge can be enhanced by completing the project at the end of the course which is mandatory in order to be certified. Quizzes are posed daily.
The course is a four week course and it has assessments every week and atlast we should complete a project in order to be certified. Also the instructor poses several quizzes while completing the course which enhances our learning skills
Course Support: It helped in completing my project on Solar Powered Hydrogen Generation where installation of solar system and estimating the power requirements are mandatory. It also helped in estimating the yearly savings if we use Solar Energy.
Reviewed on 5 Aug 2022Read More
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RAJESH ALLU
Solar Energy Basics
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5
Learning Experience: It's very nice and I learn from basics, Am very happy to learn and trained under the coursera
Faculty: Practical knowledge is good, they spend more and more time to teach the knowledge, let's come to the live sessions it's not difficult to listen and answer what they ask
Yeah Assignments give me very experience and now I can answer to any solar based interviews
Course Support: Yes I got career support from them
Reviewed on 12 Jul 2022Read More
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Shivam Rawat
Solar Energy Basics
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4
Learning Experience: Almost every thing about how Solar panel work. How to install.
Faculty: Instructors taught well
Curriculum was relevant and comprehensive
Course Support: No career support provided
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2022Read More
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SREEJAN CHAKRABORTY
Solar Energy Basics
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3
Other: My learning experience for this solar energy course is average as found less number of practical examples and accessories and also miss the live interacting facility .After all I learned some theory concept,some practical demonstration and gather knowledge about that .
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2021Read More
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Dr Gaurav Jain
Solar Energy Basics
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3
Other: Coursera course faculty and Study material are good. The level of the exam question is Excellent.
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2021Read More
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