Solar Energy Basics by Coursera
Course Highlights
- 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
Skills you will learn!
Curriculum
17 Topics
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
Improvements in solar cell efficiency over time
A note on calculations work in the quizzes
Major sources of energy
Solar cell basics
Calculating efficiency <MATH>
Electrical and Mechanical Components
Solar power systems <MATH>
12 Topics
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
Using Web Based Energy Tools
Insolation Maps
Power and Energy Calculations <MATH>
Determining energy consumption <MATH>
Calculating System Size <MATH>
Energy needs and sizing a PV system <MATH>
10 Topics
Historical Growth of Photovoltaics
Growth Potential of Photovoltaics
PV Growth: US Case Study
Applications of PV
The current trends in photovoltaics
Current US data and predictions for the coming decades
Growth of PV
US PV growth
Applications of PV
The growth of photovoltaic markets
9 Topics
Jobs and stakeholders in PV
PV financial models: Net metering
PV financial models: Remote net metering PPAs Leasing
Pathways to PV Certifications
Certifications for Photovoltaic Installation
Jobs and stakeholders in PV
PV Financial models <MATH>
Pathways to Certification
Infrastructure of PV <MATH>
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