Renewable Energy Courses and Certifications

Explore hydrogen as an energy vector, covering production methods, storage technologies, and fuel cell applications for renewable energy solutions.

• EMMA
• 8 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Energy Principles and Renewable Energy

An introduction to the language of energy, key scientific principles that underpin energy systems, future energy challenges and available renewable energy options.

• edX
• 14 weeks, 10-12 hours a week
• Finished
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Solar Energy 3

Solar photovoltaics (PV) is the cheapest source of electricity in many parts of the world. Learn to both design a complete PV system and to perform technical and economic assessments for PV systems ranging from large solar farms to residential systems

• edX
• 4 weeks, 4-6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Policy and Management of Modern Energy Systems

Gain insight into the technology, economics, governance and management of the energy system and its current transitions to combat climate change so you can take appropriate decisions and design feasible policies.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 4-6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Solar Energy 1

33 ratings at edX

Learn about the leading role of solar energy in rural electrification and climate change mitigation. Introduce yourself to the physical principle of the photovoltaic energy conversion of solar cells.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 4-6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Exam: Integration of Photovoltaic Systems in Microgrids

Enroll in this course to gain access to the exam of the course Integration of Photovoltaic Systems in Microgrids, which forms part of the Micromasters program in Solar Energy Engineering.

• edX
• 2 weeks, 4-6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Exam: Photovoltaic (PV) Technologies

Enroll in this course to gain access to the exam of the course Photovoltaic (PV) Technologies, which forms part of the Micromasters program in Solar Energy Engineering.

• edX
• 2 weeks, 4-6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Exam: Photovoltaic (PV) Systems

Enroll in this course to gain access to the exam of the course Photovoltaic (PV) Systems, which forms part of the Micromasters program in Solar Energy Engineering.

• edX
• 2 weeks, 4-6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Solar Energy 2

12 ratings at edX

The growth in global PV capacity towards 100 Terawatt by 2050 requires a diverse portfolio of PV technologies. Apply the solar design rules to PV technologies and analyze them using metrics related to performance, costs, reliability and circularity.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 4-6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Microcredential

Buildings as Sustainable Energy Systems

Explore sustainable building design, energy efficiency, and indoor comfort. Learn to create low-carbon structures that optimize thermal quality and minimize environmental impact.

• edX
• 23 weeks, 4-6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• $556.00
• 4 courses

Microcredential

Solar Energy

Comprehensive introduction to solar energy, covering PV system design, technology principles, and industry applications. Ideal for professionals and enthusiasts seeking foundational knowledge in this renewable energy field.

• edX
• 12 weeks, 4-6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• $597.00
• 3 courses

Microcredential

Climate-Neutral World: Theory, Applications and Taking Action

Comprehensive program on climate change mitigation strategies, offering insights into emission reduction technologies, analysis tools, and action planning for achieving climate neutrality across various sectors.

• edX
• 16 weeks, 4-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• $596.00
• 4 courses

NPTEL;  IIT Kanpur

Solar Photovoltaics - Principles, Technologies and Materials

2 reviews

This course is an introductory course on solar photovoltaics materials and devices covering fundamentals of operation of solar cells, physics of semiconducting materials, P-N junction device characteristics in dark and light.

• YouTube
• 22 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Video

SparkFun Electronics

How Solar Cells Work

2 reviews

Explore the fascinating world of solar cells, their functionality, efficiency, and applications in remote power systems. Gain insights to make informed decisions on solar technology.

• YouTube
• 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Incorporating Renewable Energy in Electricity Grids

39 ratings at edX

Learn how to manage high shares of variable renewable electricity sources to achieve cost-effective and reliable electricity supplies

• edX
• 6 weeks, 2-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)