University at Buffalo
Solar Energy for Engineers, Architects and Code Inspectors Specialization
University at Buffalo

Solar Energy for Engineers, Architects and Code Inspectors Specialization

Start your career in solar energy. Acquire foundational knowledge of photovoltaic technology.

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Gay E Canough

Instructor: Gay E Canough

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What you'll learn

  • Recognize the elements of a well-designed PV system

  • Describe types of PV systems

  • Analyze PV system and project requirements

  • Identify national, state, and local requirements for solar PV systems

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Beginner level

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Specialization - 3 course series

Solar Energy Systems Overview

Course 19 hours4.7 (766 ratings)

What you'll learn

  • Differentiate the value of solar energy versus alternatives

  • Explain how PV works in technical and economic terms, and identify its components

  • Estimate solar system costs

Skills you'll gain

Category: PV system operation
Category: Clean energy
Category: Solar economics
Category: Photovoltaics (PV)

Solar Energy and Electrical System Design

Course 216 hours4.7 (652 ratings)

What you'll learn

  • Analyze advantages and disadvantages of various PV systems

  • Evaluate PV system requirements

  • Identify key PV design considerations and planning tools

Skills you'll gain

Category: PV system sizing
Category: Electrical Design
Category: PV system design
Category: Mechanical Design
Category: PV systems

Solar Energy Codes, Permitting and Zoning

Course 313 hours4.7 (110 ratings)

What you'll learn

  • Articulate PV system building code essentials

  • Describe the site inspection process

  • Identify code and zoning rule considerations

  • Explain key design elements and points for inspection

Skills you'll gain

Category: Building Codes
Category: Permitting
Category: PV systems
Category: Site inspection

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Gay E Canough
University at Buffalo
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