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Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

Photovoltaic Systems

This course offers you advanced knowledge within the field of photovoltaic system technology. We'll learn about the solar resource and how photovoltaic energy conversion is used to produce electric power. From this fundamental starting point we'll cover the design and fabrication of different solar cell and module technologies, the various photovoltaic system components, how to design a photovoltaic plant and carry out energy yield simulations, essentials in energy economics, O&M and reliability assessment, as well as the role of photovoltaic energy in sustainable energy systems. This course is unique in that it takes you from the nanoscale physics of a solar cell to the modelling of a utility scale solar farm. The course is made up of 9 sections with an estimated workload of 2-3 hours each. The academic level is targeted at master students at technical universities and engineers from the energy industry. Passing this course offers you a great basis for a career in the field of photovoltaics.

Status: Sustainable Technologies
Status: Plant Operations and Management
IntermediateCourse12 hours

Featured reviews

AC

5.0Reviewed Dec 14, 2023

one of the best course i have ever done online. Superb, immaculate quality content.

DG

5.0Reviewed Aug 24, 2022

Lecturers were clear, quizzes were hard but well prepared. Overall, that was a nice but a bit hard one. Highly recommended.

AA

5.0Reviewed Sep 20, 2022

H​ighly informative, but still recommend to take beginner course before taking this.

IA

4.0Reviewed May 26, 2025

It was a nice journey, I've recollected so many Ideas and remembered some physical fundamentals concerning semiconductors.

KL

5.0Reviewed Jun 9, 2022

Very technical especially the Solar semiconductor technology, challenging but enjoyable

TR

5.0Reviewed Sep 22, 2024

this course was well-structured and perfect for beginners.

RP

5.0Reviewed Aug 9, 2022

Good materials. Let's make the energy transition faster

JR

5.0Reviewed Mar 21, 2021

Excelente curso, Excelente forma de abordar los conceptos básicos y fundamentales que un ingeniero debe dominar para empezar a realizar proyectos relacionados con sistemas fotovoltaicos.

FK

5.0Reviewed Jan 30, 2023

incredibly informative but also very fast in explanations - i would increase the reading material and the examples to support individual study

AA

4.0Reviewed Aug 27, 2021

Well prepared course which covers everything about PV world from A-Z. Thank you!

HD

5.0Reviewed Oct 15, 2022

One of my greatest MOOC experiences ever. I recommend this 5 weeks course to everyone interested in the subject and not afraid of in-depth material science and electronics.

NS

5.0Reviewed Oct 31, 2023

The course is very inspiring, informative and descriptive enough so that the attendees can get a clear review of each topic.

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