Solar Energy: PV Technologies
This course is part of Solar Energy Engineering.
Dive deep into the world of photovoltaic technologies with this advanced course from DelftX. Learn about cutting-edge solar cell designs, manufacturing processes, and emerging technologies that are shaping the future of solar energy. The course covers crystalline silicon-based cells, which dominate 90% of the market, as well as innovative technologies like CdTe, CIGS, and Perovskites. You'll gain practical knowledge about solar cell fabrication, characterization methods, and performance analysis. Perfect for engineers and scientists looking to specialize in photovoltaic technology, this course combines theoretical understanding with practical applications to prepare you for a career in solar energy.
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What you'll learn
Design concepts and fabrication processes of various photovoltaic technologies
Master cell characterization techniques including J-V and EQE measurements
Understand crystalline silicon solar cell design and processing
Analyze thin film technologies including CIGS, CdTe, and Perovskites
Evaluate different solar cell technologies for specific applications
Apply knowledge to concentrated PV and space applications
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There are 8 modules in this course
This comprehensive course explores advanced photovoltaic technologies, with a primary focus on crystalline silicon-based solar cells that dominate the current market. The curriculum covers the entire spectrum of PV technology, from basic design concepts to cutting-edge fabrication processes. Students learn about various solar cell technologies, including market-leading polycrystalline cells, high-efficiency monocrystalline cells, and emerging technologies like thin-film cells. The course emphasizes practical knowledge through detailed study of cell characterization, processing methods, and performance analysis. Special attention is given to emerging technologies such as CIGS, CdTe, and Perovskites, providing students with insight into future developments in the field.
Crystalline Silicon Fundamentals
Module 1
Advanced Crystalline Silicon
Module 2
Solar Cell Characterization
Module 3
Thin Film Processing
Module 4
Chalcogenides and III-V Technologies
Module 6
Organic Photovoltaics
Module 7
Comparing and Combining Technologies
Module 8
Fee Structure
Individual course purchase is not available - to enroll in this course with a certificate, you need to purchase the complete Professional Certificate Course. For enrollment and detailed fee structure, visit the following: Solar Energy Engineering
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Solar Energy Pioneer Advancing Photovoltaic Technologies and Online Education
Prof. Dr. Arno Smets is a Professor of Solar Energy and Director of Extension School Education at Delft University of Technology. His research focuses on developing technologies to convert solar energy into electricity and artificial fuels, with a current emphasis on lightweight and flexible thin-film silicon PV technologies in collaboration with HyET Solar.
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Pioneer in Photovoltaic Technology and Sustainable Energy
Miro Zeman serves as Professor and Head of the Electrical Sustainable Energy department at TU Delft's faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science, where he has established himself as a leading figure in photovoltaic technology research. After earning his MSc in Materials Science and PhD from Slovak University of Technology in 1989, focusing on material structures for electronics based on hydrogenated amorphous silicon, he joined TU Delft's solar cell group. His career progression includes appointment as associate professor in 2001 and full professor in 2009, holding the chair of Photovoltaic Materials and Devices. His research focuses on developing novel materials and concepts for improving thin-film silicon solar cell performance and modeling amorphous semiconductor devices. His impact on the field is evidenced by his leadership of over 30 Dutch and 6 European projects in thin-film solar cell development, authorship of more than 270 scientific publications, and contributions to three scientific books, including "Solar Energy: The physics and engineering of photovoltaic conversion technologies and systems." Beyond academia, he co-founded the Slovak Renewable Energy Agency in 2006 to promote solar energy implementation in Slovakia, while maintaining an active presence at international conferences with over 80 presentations across Europe, USA, Japan, and China.
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