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About the Course

This course gives you an introduction to the fundamentals of solar power as it applies to solar panel system installations. You will learn to compare solar energy to other energy resources and explain how solar panels, or photovoltaics (PV for short), convert sunlight to electricity. You will be able to identify the key components needed in a basic photovoltaic (solar panel) system, such as is found on a house or building, and explain the function of each component in the system. You will also learn how to calculate the electrical demand of a building, how to reduce the overall demand, and then how to design a solar panel system that can meet that annual demand at a given location. You will also compare the different types of pricing models that are being used and key regulatory considerations for grid tied systems (where a house or building is connected to the electrical grid and also generates electricity from solar panels). A capstone design project that entails both the simple audit of a building to determine demand, and a selection of components to design a solar panel system to meet that demand....

Top reviews

EL

Oct 4, 2020

Aprendi mucho en este curso. Los videos explicativos del profesor hacen que todo sea de facil entendimiento. El conocimiento adquirido he podido aplicarlo en mi actual area de trabajo. Muy recomendado

A

Jun 17, 2020

I would like to thank you and your team for this great course, I'm really appreciated, it was very helpful as starting in this field, and I will be the first one who will take all your next courses

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By Anbumuthuraja M

May 27, 2021

good and knowledgeable gaining course related to Solar energy and PV Design and installations

By Mohamed A E L ِ

May 14, 2020

Need to mention the solar angles and how it affect the efficiency of the solar panel system

By Nicolas B

Sep 9, 2020

This course has been really beneficial while writing my paper on solar leasing in Africa.

By Andre V

Feb 4, 2021

The teacher is very clear and the information is very pertinent to the overall industry.

By Oscar F R P

Jul 30, 2020

Maybe some cheat sheets were calculations are made an explained would help out.

By Shiwanka D S

May 23, 2023

Help you get a basic understanding of the PV concept. Very clear explainations

By Carlos H R L

Jul 27, 2020

Good background, can be complemented with more detail, i did loke it a lot.

By PUSPEN S

Sep 4, 2021

good for understanding the calculation and basic designing of solar system

By Thaer S

May 25, 2021

the course is very good but it focus on north America standards only.

By Arghyadeep G

Nov 26, 2022

excellent learning better quality but questions are little bit hard.

By suubi j

Sep 29, 2021

I loved this course the tutor was an excellent teacher i Learn alot

By Noor Q K

Jul 24, 2022

This course is very useful in learning basics of the solar energy

By Bablu P

Oct 9, 2020

a great course to start your knowledge building for solar systems

By Akash K

Jul 23, 2020

Explain in more easy way and take pause in continuously speaking.

By Rohit C

Sep 9, 2020

It was first time I gain knowledge about solar.... Thats nice...

By bill v

Sep 1, 2020

Good and practical information and done in an understanding way

By Kedar A K

Jun 5, 2020

A good course for learning the basics of Photovoltaic systems.

By ABDELRAHMAN T

Apr 1, 2020

Design of industrial systems 100MW and above should be coverd

By Rutuja R C

Jul 14, 2022

Quite informative course

enjoyed while learning it !

By Pushplekh K

Aug 21, 2020

Really great experience with this course in

Coursera!

By Vishvajeet M

Jul 17, 2020

This project must very interesting and knowledgeable

By SHIVANGI P

Jun 28, 2021

overall good course for getting your basics clear

By SOUBHAGYA.L.M

Jun 17, 2020

Learnt more about solar. Was nice learning here.

By ANKIT V D

Oct 3, 2020

Almost cover all basics concept of solar PV.

By SHAHNA S

Dec 2, 2019

According to ques the class is not be taken