Solar PV Technology for Desert Climates
This course is part of Solar Energy in Hot Desert Climates.
This advanced course explores the implementation and optimization of photovoltaic (PV) technology in desert climates. Students will learn about the effects of temperature and dust on solar cells and PV modules, exploring methods to enhance performance and energy yield. The curriculum covers performance measurement, cleaning techniques for dust reduction, and design optimization. Key topics include using PV module datasheets for energy yield prediction, understanding temperature effects on module design, optimizing panel configurations, and assessing module reliability. The course culminates in practical application, allowing students to develop deployment strategies for their specific contexts.
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What you'll learn
Use PV module datasheets to predict energy yield under specific conditions
Assess how module temperature is affected by cell and module design
Optimize monofacial and bifacial panel configurations for maximum yield
Understand desert climate impacts on PV module degradation
Apply international standards for performance and reliability testing
Skills you'll gain
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There are 9 modules in this course
This comprehensive course delves into the application of photovoltaic technology in desert environments. The curriculum covers fundamental concepts of solar cell operation, performance measurement techniques, and various PV technologies available in the market. Students learn about energy yield optimization for both monofacial and bifacial PV modules, soiling mitigation strategies, and reliability assessment methods. The course emphasizes practical applications, including module design optimization for desert conditions and context-specific implementation strategies.
Getting Started
Module 1
Understanding the Solar Cell Operation Principles
Module 2
Measuring Solar Cell and PV Module Performance under Standard Test Conditions
Module 3
Understanding the Differences of PV Technologies available in the Market
Module 4
Measuring and Mitigating PV Soiling
Module 6
Assessing PV Module Reliability and Degradation
Module 7
Tailoring PV Cells and Modules for Desert Climates
Module 8
PV in Desert Climates in your Context
Module 9
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 in Hot Desert Climates
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Solar Energy Expert Advancing Resource Assessment and Forecasting Techniques
Dr. Luis Martín Pomares is a distinguished Research Scientist at Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute (QEERI), Hamad Bin Khalifa University, with over 15 years of experience in solar resources assessment and forecasting. Holding a BSc in computer science engineering from the University of Almeria and a PhD in solar radiation forecasting from the Complutense University of Madrid, Dr. Pomares has made significant contributions to the field of solar energy. His career began at Plataforma Solar de Almeria (PSA), where he developed data acquisition systems for PSA's BSRN station. At QEERI, he conducts comprehensive solar resource assessment and prediction tasks crucial for CSP and PV projects. Dr. Pomares' expertise spans solar radiation estimation from satellite data, creation of solar energy maps, analysis of ground measured data, and solar energy forecasting. His academic contributions include nearly 15 journal papers, 40 conference papers, one authored book, and one edited book in the field of solar resources, solidifying his position as a leading expert in solar energy research and application.
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A Leading Authority in Air Quality and Climate Change Research
Mohammed Ayoub serves as Senior Research Director and Founding Director of the Environment and Sustainability Center at Qatar Environment & Energy Research Institute (QEERI), where he leads research initiatives across air quality, climate change, water quality, and sustainability programs. After earning his BSc from Texas Tech University and MSc in atmospheric science from the University of Alabama in Huntsville, he built an impressive 25-year career spanning academia, government agencies, and international consulting. His expertise includes regulatory dispersion modeling, regional airshed modeling, and satellite remote sensing, with significant contributions to understanding Qatar's atmospheric dynamics and climate change impacts. His research has revealed that Qatar's warming rate is 2.6 times the global average, with increasing sand and dust storm events over the past decade. As technical advisor to Qatar's Ministry of Municipality and Environment, he influences national environmental policies while leading QEERI's efforts in air quality management and climate change mitigation. His work extends from environmental impact assessments of oil and gas processes to developing sophisticated air quality monitoring systems, demonstrated through numerous publications on urban heat islands, aerosol optical properties, and atmospheric modeling.
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