Solar Energy Systems Overview by Coursera
Course Highlights
- Differentiate the value of solar energy versus alternatives
- Explain how PV works in technical and economic terms, and identify its components
- Estimate solar system costs
Skills you will learn!
Curriculum
1 Topic
Acknowledgements
12 Topics
Solar Industry History
The Value of Solar Energy
Solar Cells- Origins and Proliferation
Clean Energy Incentives
Solar History Timeline
Solar and Wind Energy Maps (Optional)
Climate Change (Optional)
How Solar Cells Work (Optional)
Solar Incentives Rebates and Tax Credits (Optional)
Solar Power Self-Check
Solar Power Graded Quiz
Clean Energy Incentives
21 Topics
How PV Works
Solar Electric System Anatomy
Hands-on Demo: Solar Panel (Front)
Hands-on Demo: Solar Panel (Back)
PV System Components
Hands-on Demo: Microinverters
Hands-on Demo: String Inverters
Hands-on Demo: Inverter Attachments
Rooftop Systems
Hands-on Demo: Rooftop Attachments- Flashing
Hands-on Demo: Rooftop Attachments- Rails
Hands-on Demo: Rooftop Attachments- Standing Seams
Alternatives to Rooftop Systems
The Photovoltaic Effect (Optional)
Grid-tied vs Off-grid PV systems (Optional)
Solar Panel Specifications (Optional)
Semi-Conductors: Temperature and Resistivity (Recommended)
PV System Components (optional)
The Nature of PV Self-Check
The Nature of PV Graded Quiz
Rooftop vs Ground/Pole Mounted PV Systems
13 Topics
Economics of Solar Power
Solar PV System Costs
Calculating ROI
Solar Plant Advantages
Economics of Solar Power (Optional)
Calculating System Cost
State Incentives for Renewables (Optional)
Example ROI Calculation
Calculating ROI (Optional)
Utility-Scale Solar (Optional)
Solar Power ROI Self-Check
Solar Power ROI Graded Quiz
Economics of Solar Power
2 Topics
PV System Analysis Project
Analysis Project (Optional but Recommended)
Solar Energy Systems Overview
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