Solar Energy Systems Overview
Learn fundamentals of photovoltaic systems: From solar cell technology to system design and economics.
Learn fundamentals of photovoltaic systems: From solar cell technology to system design and economics.
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full Solar Energy for Engineers, Architects and Code Inspectors Specialization program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.
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What you'll learn
Understand solar PV technology and system components
Analyze different mounting configurations and applications
Calculate solar system costs and ROI
Compare solar with alternative energy sources
Evaluate solar incentives and economic benefits
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
1.5 Hours PreRecorded video
7 assignments
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There are 5 modules in this course
This comprehensive course introduces the fundamentals of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems. Students learn about solar cell technology, system components, and installation configurations. The curriculum covers key aspects including system design, economic considerations, and comparison with alternative energy sources. Through hands-on demonstrations and practical examples, learners understand both technical and financial aspects of solar power implementation.
Acknowledgement
Module 1 · 2 Minutes to complete
Solar Power
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
The Nature of PV
Module 3 · 2 Hours to complete
Solar Power ROI
Module 4 · 2 Hours to complete
PV System Analysis Project
Module 5 · 50 Minutes to complete
Fee Structure
Instructor
A Pioneer in Solar Energy and Clean Technology Innovation
Gay E. Canough, Ph.D. in particle physics from the University of Notre Dame, has been a leader in the solar energy field since 1993, founding Extraterrestrial Materials, Inc. (ETM Solar Works) in 1988 and installing over 3 megawatts of photovoltaic systems. Her career spans diverse renewable technologies, including small wind turbines, air-source heat pumps, and battery backups. Gay has also made significant contributions to training by running the PV Installer’s course over 250 times in NJ, PA, and NY, and achieving certification as a PV installer from the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners in 2003. As a founding member of the New York Solar Energy Industries Association (NYSEIA), she has played a key role in advancing the solar energy industry and training the next generation of professionals.
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