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Paid Course
English
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17 weeks long, 3 hours a week
Overview
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This specialization provides an overview of solar photovoltaics (PV), intricacies of solar system design, and a framework for solar PV project management. Targeted for engineers, HVAC installers, architects and building code inspectors, it is also appropriate for anyone considering a career in the growing renewable energy field of solar power. Courses introduce how PV operates and the anatomy of solar electric systems, the economics of solar power, pros and cons of different systems, considerations for designing a PV system, and fundamental code compliance. Materials primarily focus on solar PV in the United States. To learn more, view an overview at https://youtu.be/XjkKzbXqA6s.
Course 1: Solar Energy Systems Overview
- Offered by University at Buffalo. By the end of this course, learners will have acquired a broad understanding of the history and mechanics ... Enroll for free.
Course 2: Solar Energy and Electrical System Design
- Offered by University at Buffalo. This course supplies learners with the insights necessary for properly planning, and therefore ... Enroll for free.
Course 3: Solar Energy Codes, Permitting and Zoning
- Offered by University at Buffalo. This course equips learners to identify national code and zoning rules specific to photovoltaic (PV) ... Enroll for free.
- Offered by University at Buffalo. By the end of this course, learners will have acquired a broad understanding of the history and mechanics ... Enroll for free.
Course 2: Solar Energy and Electrical System Design
- Offered by University at Buffalo. This course supplies learners with the insights necessary for properly planning, and therefore ... Enroll for free.
Course 3: Solar Energy Codes, Permitting and Zoning
- Offered by University at Buffalo. This course equips learners to identify national code and zoning rules specific to photovoltaic (PV) ... Enroll for free.
- By the end of this course, learners will have acquired a broad understanding of the history and mechanics behind converting light into electricity, commonly known as photovoltaics (PV). They are empowered to recognize and describe elements of a PV system, enabling them to: compare the most common types of solar cells, sketch a solar PV system, and analyze differences between rooftop and ground mounting configurations. The course explores economic considerations, touching on solar PV costs for residential and commercial use, incentives, and contrasts solar power with fossil fuel and nuclear plants.
This course is ideal for anyone interested in entering the solar power sector, whether fresh to the workforce or switching industries. The curriculum is especially useful for engineers, HVAC installers, architects, and building code inspectors.
Material includes online lectures, videos, demos, project work, readings and discussions. This is the first course in the Solar PV for Engineers, Architects and Code Inspectors specialization. To learn more about the specialization, check out a video overview at https://youtu.be/XjkKzbXqA6s.
Syllabus
Course 1: Solar Energy Systems Overview
- Offered by University at Buffalo. By the end of this course, learners will have acquired a broad understanding of the history and mechanics ... Enroll for free.
Course 2: Solar Energy and Electrical System Design
- Offered by University at Buffalo. This course supplies learners with the insights necessary for properly planning, and therefore ... Enroll for free.
Course 3: Solar Energy Codes, Permitting and Zoning
- Offered by University at Buffalo. This course equips learners to identify national code and zoning rules specific to photovoltaic (PV) ... Enroll for free.
- Offered by University at Buffalo. By the end of this course, learners will have acquired a broad understanding of the history and mechanics ... Enroll for free.
Course 2: Solar Energy and Electrical System Design
- Offered by University at Buffalo. This course supplies learners with the insights necessary for properly planning, and therefore ... Enroll for free.
Course 3: Solar Energy Codes, Permitting and Zoning
- Offered by University at Buffalo. This course equips learners to identify national code and zoning rules specific to photovoltaic (PV) ... Enroll for free.
Taught by
Gay E Canough
