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Solar Energy Courses

Solar energy courses can help you learn photovoltaic systems, solar thermal technologies, energy storage solutions, and grid integration. You can build skills in site assessment, system design, and performance analysis, as well as understanding regulatory frameworks and financing options. Many courses introduce tools like solar design software, simulation programs, and project management platforms that are essential for planning and implementing solar projects.

Popular Solar Energy Courses and Certifications


  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Renewable Energy Technology Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Electrical Power, Engineering, Sustainable Technologies, Electric Power Systems, Environmental Issue, Physics, Mechanics, Hydrology, Emerging Technologies

    ★ 4.8 (803) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    MathWorks

    Power Conversion for Electronic Devices

    Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Electrical Systems, Electronic Systems, Electrical Engineering, Electric Power Systems, Three-Phase, Electronics Engineering, Electronics, Control Systems, Model Based Systems Engineering, Simulation and Simulation Software, Simulations, Hardware Design, System Design and Implementation, Design Specifications

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Battery Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Systems, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Safety, Safety Standards, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Regulations, Electrical Power, Sustainable Technologies, Manufacturing and Production, Manufacturing Processes, Production Process, Chemistry, Sustainable Design, Thermal Management, Equipment Design, Analytical Testing, Materials science, Reliability, Electronic Components, Climate Change Mitigation

    ★ 4.7 (307) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Solar Power Sensors

    Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Electronic Components, Semiconductors, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Systems, Electrical Engineering, Plant Operations and Management, Electronics, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Electronics Engineering, System Monitoring, Energy and Utilities, Electrical Equipment, Safety Assurance, Manufacturing Processes, Design Specifications

    ★ 4.6 (8) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Renewable Energy Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Feasibility Studies, Plant Operations and Management, Project Finance, Facility Operations, Financial Modeling, Energy and Utilities, Project Implementation, Financial Analysis, Cost Estimation, Project Management Life Cycle, Financial Forecasting, Maintenance, Repair, and Facility Services, Construction Management, Plan Execution, Project Management, Sustainable Technologies, Electric Power Systems, Forecasting, Environment and Resource Management, Stakeholder Analysis

    ★ 4.8 (192) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Renewable Power and Electricity Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Electric Power Systems, Electrical Systems, Electrical Power, Energy and Utilities, Basic Electrical Systems, Systems Of Measurement, Sustainable Technologies, Case Studies, Environmental Issue, Reliability, Market Dynamics, Emerging Technologies, Systems Integration

    ★ 4.7 (303) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

    Hydrogen: Key Concepts and Use in Green Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Technologies, Laboratory Research, Laboratory Testing, Laboratory Procedures, Laboratory Equipment, Sustainable Engineering, Production Process, Manufacturing and Production, Mathematical Modeling, Materials science, Process Modeling, Plant Operations and Management, Cost Estimation, Research Reports

    ★ 4.7 (15) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Semiconductor Physics

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electrical Engineering, Materials science, Physics, Electronics Engineering, Electronics

    ★ 4.4 (301) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Primary and Secondary Batteries

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Electrical Systems, Electric Power Systems, Chemistry, Analytical Testing, Sustainable Technologies, Capacity Management, Engineering Calculations, Performance Testing

    ★ 4.7 (130) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University at Buffalo

    Renewable Energy: Manufacturing Career Exploration

    Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing and Production, Production Process, Manufacturing Processes, Manufacturing Operations, Quality Control, Energy and Utilities, Operations, Workforce Development, Training Programs, Supply Chain, Environmental Issue, Electric Power Systems, Workforce Planning, Sustainable Technologies, Supply Chain Management

    ★ 5 (6) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Stanford University

    Building Decarbonization and the Clean Energy Transition

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Architecture, HVAC, Sustainable Technologies, Electrical Power, Building Design, Climate Change Mitigation, Architectural Engineering, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Engineering, Energy and Utilities, Building Services Engineering, Environmental Issue, Waste Minimization, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Environmental Regulations, Architectural Design, Electric Power Systems, Corporate Sustainability, Building Codes, Construction

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University at Buffalo

    Energy Production, Distribution & Safety

    Skills you'll gain: Personal protective equipment, Electrical Substation, Electrical Power, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Systems, Environmental Regulations, Energy and Utilities, Basic Electrical Systems, Petroleum Industry, Oil and Gas, Safety Training, Electrical Equipment, Electrical Safety, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Safety Standards, Workforce Planning, Workforce Development, Billing, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue

    ★ 4.7 (11K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular solar energy courses

  • Renewable Energy Technology Fundamentals: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Power Conversion for Electronic Devices: MathWorks
  • Battery Technologies: Arizona State University
  • Solar Power Sensors: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Renewable Energy Projects: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Renewable Power and Electricity Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Hydrogen: Key Concepts and Use in Green Technologies: Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
  • Semiconductor Physics: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Primary and Secondary Batteries: Arizona State University
  • Renewable Energy: Manufacturing Career Exploration: University at Buffalo

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