What is a photovoltaic system technology course?

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals. 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.

What is solar energy system design?

Solar Energy System Design builds upon the introduction to PV systems from Solar Energy Basics course, which included basic system components and functions, as well as some basic system sizing using simplifying assumptions.

Why should you take a photovoltaics course?

Passing this course offers you a great basis for a career in the field of photovoltaics. These lectures serve as an introduction to the field of photovoltaics in general, which includes the most basic terminology, an overview of the history of PV as well as the industrial deployment of the technology.

How long is a photovoltaics course?

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.

Do I need a textbook for photovoltaic systems?

Recommended Prerequisite: There are no recommended prerequisites for this course. For USA customers, the tuition price includes James P. Dunlop’s “Photovoltaic Systems” textbook. We will ship the textbook upon registration. International customers will need to purchase the textbook ().

What is included in a photovoltaic module lecture?

These lectures cover the principles of cell interconnection and properties of various module components necessary for designing and fabricating photovoltaic modules. Optional content is provided dealing with the environmental variables impacting the performance of PV modules in the field.