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Learner Reviews & Feedback for Solar Energy Basics by The State University of New York

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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

AW

Jul 10, 2020

the course content is very good for starting off from basics of solar photovoltaics. concepts are explained properly. assignment problem and quizzes were also very interesting. real recommendable.

SY

May 17, 2020

Nice course, got to learn many new things. Previously very few knowledge about solar energy. but after taking this course, i learnt a lot of things, PV modules, efficiency, insoaltion, STC etc.

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By Usama A

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May 2, 2021

excellent course for baasic knowledge

By Robby S

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Mar 9, 2021

good for know about solar panel basic

By Juan D Z L

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Jul 31, 2020

It was great, the info was phenomenal

By Ahmed S

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Jul 17, 2020

Everything i asked for! simply great!

By Balaji K

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May 20, 2020

Very useful course for the beginners.

By Vishnupriyan J

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May 3, 2020

Good course. Helpful for researchers.

By Abdalla A R

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Feb 10, 2025

very nice for basics of solar power.

By Jerald M

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Jul 4, 2023

What a great experience and learning

By Suren S

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Sep 29, 2021

Valuable content at the basic level!

By ABHIJITH A

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May 6, 2020

It is a very good course .I like it.

By Irshad A

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Nov 26, 2020

I enjoyed the this communication .

By Sayan D B

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Sep 6, 2020

GOOD KNOWLEDGEABLE COURSE ON SOLAR.

By Mohammad H J

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May 23, 2020

Very useful course ... Thank you 💚

By MOHAMMADFARHAN J

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May 14, 2022

very knowlagble easy to understand

By Jafar B

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Sep 16, 2021

Great class and easy to understand

By sathvick h

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Sep 16, 2020

the course content was really good

By Muhammad A b

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Jul 29, 2020

good course to do , alot to learn.

By BOBBICHETTY T K

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Jul 20, 2020

very useful for future generations

By SURESH K B

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Apr 24, 2020

very good course for the beginners

By Oliver L

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Apr 24, 2020

very informative and easy learning

By Arhantika K

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Jul 20, 2020

Easy to follow. Very informative.

By Abu M A

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Jun 24, 2020

Very informative and resourceful.

By Amer A

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Jul 11, 2025

Very helpful , and easy to learn

By Tauheed s

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Jul 20, 2022

Best Course.Teaching was amazing

By Rahul C

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Mar 12, 2022

Good basic course for beginners.