Photovoltaic Solar Energy: Fundamentals and Applications
Learn the basics of photovoltaic solar energy, from cell technologies to system integration and environmental impacts.
Learn the basics of photovoltaic solar energy, from cell technologies to system integration and environmental impacts.
This introductory course on photovoltaic (PV) solar energy provides a comprehensive overview of the technology, its applications, and its role in mitigating climate change. Designed for beginners, the course covers the fundamentals of solar energy conversion, various PV technologies, and their current status and future prospects. Students will explore the science behind solar cell operation, including the characteristics of the solar spectrum and the principles of PV conversion. The course also delves into the practical aspects of PV systems, from individual cells to grid integration, addressing key challenges such as storage technologies. Additionally, it examines the environmental and social impacts of PV compared to other energy sources, as well as the rapidly evolving economics and financing of the PV industry. By the end of the course, learners will have a solid foundation in PV solar energy and its potential in the global energy mix.
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What you'll learn
Understand the role of solar energy in the global energy mix and climate change mitigation
Learn about various photovoltaic cell technologies and their current status
Grasp the fundamentals of solar cell operation and factors affecting efficiency
Explore the characteristics of the solar spectrum and its impact on PV conversion
Understand the transition from individual solar cells to complete PV modules and systems
Gain insights into the economics and financing of the PV industry
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There are 3 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to photovoltaic solar energy, covering its role in the global energy mix and climate change mitigation. The curriculum is structured into three main modules. The first module offers a general presentation of solar energy and photovoltaic cell technologies within the global energy context. The second module delves into the scientific principles of solar cell operation, including the solar spectrum and fundamentals of PV conversion. The final module explores the economics of the PV industry, environmental and social impacts, and challenges in grid integration and energy storage. Throughout the course, students will gain insights into current PV technologies, their limitations, and future developments in the field.
Photovoltaic Solar Energy
Module 1 · 2 Hours to complete
SOLAR CELL OPERATION
Module 2 · 1 Hours to complete
SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS
Module 3 · 2 Hours to complete
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CNRS Researcher
Erik Johnson is a CNRS researcher at the LPICM, located at the Ecole Polytechnique. In addition to his passion for teaching the physics and engineering of solar cells, his research interests focus on novel plasma processing for semiconductor devices. He is the current holder of the ANR Industrial Research Chair "PISTOL", in collaboration with Total.
Expert in Solar Energy and Photovoltaics
Bernard Drévillon is a Professor at École Polytechnique, where he specializes in material research for solar cell applications. After earning his PhD in High Energy Physics from the University of Paris-Sud in 1973, he transitioned to focus on thin film photovoltaics, particularly plasma-deposited amorphous silicon. Dr. Drévillon is renowned for developing the "Uvisel" spectroellipsometer, which has become a key instrument in the field, with over 800 units sold globally.He has authored or co-authored more than 300 publications, garnering over 8,000 citations and an H-index of 46. He served as the Editor-in-Chief of the European Physical Journal – Applied Physics for eleven years and was the Director of the Laboratory of Physics of Interfaces and Thin Films (LPICM) at École Polytechnique. Dr. Drévillon has played a pivotal role in the establishment of joint research initiatives, including collaborations with TOTAL on silicon solar cells and the Photovoltaic Institute IPVF.
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