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Solar Power Sensors

Solar Power Sensors

This course is part of Sensors for a Carbon Free World Specialization

Instructor: Jay Mendelson

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

3 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

3 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Describe solar farm architecture and how solar energy is captured
Describe how solar panels work and how they are manufactured
Describe how solar energy is transmitted to the grid through inverters

Skills you'll gain

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Assessments

4 assignments

Taught in English

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of learners achieved a positive career outcome

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Build your subject-matter expertise

This course is part of the Sensors for a Carbon Free World Specialization

When you enroll in this course, you'll also be enrolled in this Specialization.

Learn new concepts from industry experts
Gain a foundational understanding of a subject or tool
Develop job-relevant skills with hands-on projects
Earn a shareable career certificate

There are 4 modules in this course

Solar Power Sensors starts with a discussion on how solar panels generate electrical energy. It then moves to the electronic components: silicon solar cells, perovskite cells, photovoltaic manufacturing methods and the power generation components: sun trackers, solar inverters, solar battery storage. We reference sensors used to monitor electronics and power generation components, as well as sensors that that are essential for maximizing solar panel efficiency.