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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

EL

Oct 4, 2020

Aprendi mucho en este curso. Los videos explicativos del profesor hacen que todo sea de facil entendimiento. El conocimiento adquirido he podido aplicarlo en mi actual area de trabajo. Muy recomendado

A

Jun 17, 2020

I would like to thank you and your team for this great course, I'm really appreciated, it was very helpful as starting in this field, and I will be the first one who will take all your next courses

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By SOURAV J

Oct 31, 2020

A great course for the beginners to start with in this field!!

By Attilio P

Jun 11, 2020

Very complete and clear. I learn a lot of new things in a day!

By Cherukuneedi P

May 25, 2020

EXPLANATION IS VERY CLEAR. IT CREATED A LOT OF INTEREST IN ME

By Muhammad A

Dec 27, 2020

Very nice course for beginner, keen to take next course soon.

By kollipara s r k m

Jul 27, 2020

BEST LEARNING WEBSITE I LIKE IT VERYYYYYYYYYYY MUCHHHHHHHHHHH

By HET V B

Jun 10, 2020

It is very good platform to learn and develop your knowledge.

By Krishna T M

May 17, 2020

knowledge which i have gained is wonderful and very helpful.

By Shikhar T

Aug 30, 2020

A nicely constructed course by the instructors...great job.

By John L

Aug 10, 2020

Thought the course was very useful. Thankyou for producing

By Deleted A

Apr 5, 2020

This course helped me gain more insights about solar energy

By Azeddine I

Mar 2, 2020

It's an amazing course thank you so much .It's very helpful

By mohammed a

Sep 8, 2021

One of the best courses I see in coursera..

Thank Dr.Daniel

By Yasser M

Dec 4, 2020

Good capsule to start your career in solar systems design.

By Sagarkumar R

Oct 12, 2020

This course is a very good for any beginers to start with.

By Vardhan C

Jun 3, 2020

Very useful course and gained lot of knowledge of PV array

By V A S

May 21, 2020

good solar overview and self learn about system and sizing

By Sadock T

Nov 1, 2023

The course is very helpful, I learned a lot of new things

By Dilanka B

Oct 28, 2023

It was nice course for everyone in Renewable Energy Field

By Bautista N F

May 17, 2021

It was an awesome experience, I learned a lot! Thank you!

By BALA V N P M

Apr 1, 2021

Ver good course.I have learnt the basics of solar energy.

By KAMAL P

Jul 4, 2020

good course, you get a great opportunity to learn from it

By Rupali T

Jun 13, 2020

One of the best course I have came across really helpful.

By AJAY S P

May 29, 2020

excellent course and take good knowledge from this course

By Jivan k

May 25, 2020

This is a great knowledge in present time and future time

By Ahmad A A S

Oct 1, 2022

I really enjoy this course, recommend it for beginners