Exploring Renewable Energy Schemes
Learn to design and implement small-scale renewable energy systems using solar, wind, and hydroelectric power for off-grid applications.
Learn to design and implement small-scale renewable energy systems using solar, wind, and hydroelectric power for off-grid applications.
This course focuses on small-scale, off-grid renewable energy systems, covering photovoltaic, wind, and low-head hydroelectric technologies. Students will learn the fundamental principles of these systems, including component functions, design considerations, and implementation strategies. The curriculum emphasizes practical applications, guiding learners through energy audits, system component identification, budgeting, and design planning for small-scale renewable energy projects. Topics include solar spectrum analysis, photovoltaic cell operation, wind turbine principles, and hydroelectric system components. The course also addresses safety considerations and regulatory requirements for proper system design. Through a combination of lectures, readings, and hands-on assignments, students will develop the skills to assess, plan, and implement their own small-scale renewable energy schemes.
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What you'll learn
Understand the principles of solar, wind, and hydroelectric energy generation
Analyze and interpret solar spectrum data for optimal energy capture
Design basic photovoltaic systems, including component selection and sizing
Evaluate wind energy potential and understand wind turbine operation
Assess site suitability for small-scale hydroelectric systems
Conduct energy audits to determine power consumption needs
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There are 6 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to small-scale, off-grid renewable energy systems, focusing on solar, wind, and low-head hydroelectric technologies. The curriculum is structured to give students both theoretical knowledge and practical skills in designing and implementing renewable energy schemes. Starting with the fundamentals of solar energy, including the solar spectrum and panel orientation, the course progresses through the intricacies of photovoltaic systems, wind turbines, and hydroelectric setups. Students learn about key components such as solar cells, charge controllers, inverters, and various types of turbines. The course emphasizes real-world applications, guiding learners through energy audits, system sizing, budgeting, and design considerations for each type of renewable energy system. Throughout the modules, students engage in practical exercises, including creating their own renewable energy system plan. The course also covers important aspects of safety and regulations in system design and implementation.
1: Everything Is Solar
Module 1 · 2 Hours to complete
2: How Do Photovoltaics Work?
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
3: The Role of Charge Controllers and Inverters in Photovoltaic Systems
Module 3 · 2 Hours to complete
4: Designing a Photovoltaic System
Module 4 · 2 Hours to complete
5: Wind Energy: It's Solar!
Module 5 · 1 Hours to complete
6: Exploring Hydroelectric Energy
Module 6 · 3 Hours to complete
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Expert in Sensors, Electronic Materials, and Renewable Energy Systems
Dr. Jorge Santiago-Aviles, an emeritus Associate Professor in the Electrical and Systems Engineering Department at the University of Pennsylvania, brings decades of expertise in electronic materials, charge storage systems, and renewable energy research. Originally from Puerto Rico, Dr. Santiago-Aviles holds a B.S. in Physics from the University of Puerto Rico and a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from Penn State University. His research spans sensors, actuators, photovoltaic systems, and advanced energy storage solutions. Dr. Santiago-Aviles also teaches courses in microfabrication, circuits, batteries, and super-capacitors and leads the Coursera course "Exploring Renewable Energy Schemes," offering learners insights into sustainable energy technologies and innovation.
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