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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 Rithesh B

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Jul 19, 2020

A very good course which included all the aspects of PV installation.

By Subham K

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Jul 16, 2022

learn a lot of new things

good course for some 1year btech students

By MUHAMMAD I F

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Jan 23, 2022

PERFECTTT ONE OF THE BEST TO GET THE INTRODUCTION ABOUT SOLAR ENERGY

By abhishek v

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Sep 6, 2020

necessary and best suited job for electrical enginneer in modern era

By Naresh

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Apr 28, 2020

Nice course.i have learnt so such about solar panels and its working

By George c

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Aug 21, 2023

Good intro course. WIsh I had taken it before I had solar installed

By Asad S

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Jun 19, 2021

A great course indeed to learn the fundamentals of Solar PV Systems

By Shivam P

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Jul 17, 2020

Very useful course to understand basic of solar panel installation.

By Deleted A

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Jan 18, 2022

no puedo continuar porque me pide pago de 49 dólares que no tengo.

By Srinivasan S

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May 11, 2020

The course had a good flow, interactive quiz and useful assignment

By piyush k

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Feb 15, 2022

It is the best course after this course i know about solar energy

By ALI S K A M

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Jun 28, 2021

it was very good course with a lot information about solar system

By SANJAY P

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Jun 24, 2021

Informative and interesting subject matter in Solar Energy Basic.

By Alejandro X T M

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Aug 4, 2020

Very good course.. It explains all the basics about solar energy.

By Abhishek K S

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Jun 24, 2020

Great course, great instructor. Thank you SUNY Online & Coursera!

By Dhia E M

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Oct 22, 2021

Very good course and explanations, i learned a lot !! thank you

By Kamlesh P

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Sep 1, 2021

Very informative and excellent course for students and faculties

By chris p

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Jan 12, 2021

A great learning experience for beginners from any field of work

By Edward S M

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Aug 5, 2020

Very informative course. Indeed enjoyed the learning experience.

By Ngoc A L

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Aug 10, 2023

really easy to understand for someone who knows nothing like me

By Oscar E B O

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Apr 6, 2022

Excelente como introducción a sistemas de energía fotovoltaicos

By Ishan K

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Jun 15, 2020

It is a well designed course. I learnt various things about PV.

By DINESH B

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Jun 5, 2020

A great course to start with for having a career in renewables.

By Dr. S A V V

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Apr 29, 2020

I got the basics of Solar Energy. Course outcomes are attained.

By Elias P

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May 31, 2023

A good course to learn the general basics behind photovoltaics