Solar Energy Courses and Certifications

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: 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)

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)

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)

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)

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

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

NPTEL;  IIT Kanpur

Elements of Solar Energy Conversion

1 review

The major focus is on the following topics: the apparent movement of the sun, irradiation prediction, intensity estimation on tilted plane, flat plate collectors, concentrating collectors of various kinds, thermal and photovoltaic routes of solar energy…

• YouTube
• 1 day 9 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Intro to PV Installation

Learn solar energy fundamentals, PV system components, installation techniques, and safety standards for a career in the growing renewable energy sector.

• California Community Colleges System
• 13 weeks, 3 hours a week
• 3rd Sep, 2024
• Paid Course

The Fabrication of Thin Film Solar Cells on the Surface of the Moon

Explore lunar thin film solar cell fabrication, discussing materials, techniques, and challenges for harnessing solar energy on the Moon's surface.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

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Resilient Solar Energy-Autonomous Infrastructure with Freifunk OpenMPPT Controllers

Explore Freifunk Open-MPPT: an open-source project for efficient, resilient energy-autonomous infrastructure. Learn about current models, applications, and future developments in solar-powered systems.

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

APS Physics

The Promise of Photovoltaics

Explore the potential of solar energy with Nobel laureate Steven Chu as he discusses cutting-edge photovoltaic technologies and their impact on addressing global energy challenges.

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

The Royal Institution

Powering Ahead with Solar Energy - Professor Lesley Yellowlees

Explore sustainable energy solutions with Professor Yellowlees as she delves into solar energy research, focusing on dye-sensitized solar cells and their characterization through advanced spectroelectrochemical techniques.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Hackaday

Scrounging, Sipping, and Seeing Power

Explore efficient power management for low-power systems, covering energy sources, design decisions, and validation techniques to optimize performance and prevent product failure.

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