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About the Course

How do solar cells work, why do we need, and how can we measure their efficiency? These are just some of the questions Introduction to solar cells tackles. Whether you are looking for general insight in this green technology or your ambition is to pursue a career in solar, “Introduction to Solar Cells” is an excellent starting point. The course is a tour through the fundamental disciplines including solar cell history, why we need solar energy, how solar cells produce power, and how they work. During the course we cover mono- and multi-crystalline solar cells, thin film solar cells, and new emerging technologies. The course includes hands-on exercises using virtual instruments, interviews with field experts, and a comprehensive collection of material on solar cells. At the end of the course you will have gained a fundamental understanding of the field. This will allow you to identify the most interesting or relevant aspects to be pursued in your future studies or in your professional career....

Top reviews

AP

Dec 11, 2017

Very concise and to the point. Stable and calm teaching. Was my first foray into renewable energy and absolutely loved it. The course instructor was brilliant and had a stable command over the topic.

JL

May 15, 2021

If you are a beginner and want to learn about practical aspects of solar cells, this is the course. Well structure, paced and with clear goals. The lessons and exercises are clear and well-directed.

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By Keeran P

Apr 26, 2020

This course was very interesting and opened my eyes to how solar cells work, as well as describing the advantages/disadvantages associated with certain types of solar cells. I would love to delve into this topic further in another course.

By Ian F

May 8, 2023

Great course! Great teachers! Superb videos and texts. It's only an introduction to solar cell technology but it gives a great overview of the subject and it gets you more interested in the subject and in studying more courses from DTU.

By Rosmi R

Jun 14, 2020

Thank you, Coursera for introducing the course at a beginner's level. The way instructor paced the course is very nice and systematic. Thank you! This was a very exciting and informative course. I learned quite a lot about solar cells.

By Giovanni D

May 16, 2020

A comprehensive course on all essential information about solar energy and solar cell technology. Explained in a very clear way, all topics are systematically discussed building up knowledge from the previous topics. Highly recommended.

By Agung A

Feb 26, 2018

The course provided me with basic knowledge of how solar cells works. This was a good starting course for anyone who wishes to both pursue deep technical understanding of solar cells, and gain adequate knowledge regarding solar cells.

By HARSH R

Jul 6, 2020

knowing about solar technology was better for me specially when i'm persuing myself as a electrical and electronic engineering so having some sort of knowledge about better and eco friend way of energy is always beneficial for me

By Jetti B

Jul 25, 2020

The Course on Introduction to solar cells is really excellent. I have learned about new technologies. Every Faculty and Students of Electrical, Electronics Engineering should take up this course. Thanks for the Course Organiser.

By Yu S C

Apr 21, 2020

Clear and easy to understand explanation given to the topic. Highly recommended for those interested to understand the fundamental of photovoltaic. Serve as the foundation course before proceed to more in-depth courses about PV.

By micah c

Nov 29, 2022

this course is amazing, put together really well with extra supporting videos for each stage. i was able to do this course from A-level but was very challanging.

but it shows you almost everything you could know about solar cell

By Bibek K P

Oct 5, 2020

The Course is really well explained by Our instructor sir and sufficient links given to get more information about every chapter . If the whole course can be given by a pdf file to every students then it would be great.

By Marta C

Feb 6, 2019

A great course which covers all types of solar cells, their history, fabrication methods, advantages and problems. Clear videos and a lot of valuable illustrations, plus links to external resources. Highly recommended!

By Runze S

Jun 25, 2019

For a person who has only a superficial understanding of solar cells, I have a deeper understanding of it after learning the course. At least I have a clear idea on the background and main principles of solar energy.

By Meet A

Jul 18, 2020

It was a very good experience with DTU as they explained all things associated with solar both theoretically as well as practically . It has given me a sound knowledge of solar cells and their whole life journey.

By Tomas K

Feb 25, 2018

Great starting course for the beginners in the field. Well prepared, structured and focused. After the course I understand very well what is happening in the field, how all works and where should I go next.

By Deba P B D

May 14, 2020

Very Nice course with practical examples and analytical problems. I loved the course very much. Different types of solar cells and their functions with clear concept and brevity. Recommended for beginners.

By Muhammad A

Mar 11, 2023

This is a well designed course to get started in solar systems field to understand basic and fundamental concepts. I have completed this course and now excited to learn more about solar cells technology.

By ARPITA C

Jul 5, 2020

A concise overview about solar cell technology and advancement have gathered. Nice approaches towards the end of this topic make me feel that some concrete information and knowledge have been developed.

By JOHN M

Dec 14, 2017

I found this course very informative, it was very well taught by

Morten Vesterager Madsen who explained everything well, unlike many lecturers / teachers I have had in the past. many thanks kind regards

By Juan A P L

May 16, 2021

If you are a beginner and want to learn about practical aspects of solar cells, this is the course. Well structure, paced and with clear goals. The lessons and exercises are clear and well-directed.

By Niccolò S

Oct 25, 2020

I really enjoyed this course and the teacher too! Probably one of the best courses I have ever joined here on Coursera. I found it very helpful and it was exactly what I was looking for. Well done!

By Anand J

Jun 26, 2020

I got to learn a lot regarding solar cells through this course, this helped me in widening my thinking perspective regarding the current scenario as well as the future prospects of the industry.

By Edisson M J

Mar 9, 2019

The basics of this science, so well and didaticatically covered in this course, will be very important to my start as researcher in this promising, but also challeging, field of investigation.

By José G d C A

Feb 24, 2018

Truly amazing experience. Gives more and deeper information than expected about the Solar energy basics, Solar Cells basics, their technologies, manufacturing, state-of-the-art and future.

By Mauricio M

Jul 30, 2019

It covered almost every aspect of the subject that I was expecting to learn about. I really enjoyed the proposed video-reading dynamic, and the length of these resources was appropriate.

By Sidharth M

Sep 29, 2020

Amazing course content and even better delivery by the instructors' and his team of experts. The course was perfect for anyone looking to gain a rudimentary understanding of the topic.