This specialization provides an overview of solar photovoltaics (PV), intricacies of solar system design, and a framework for solar PV project management. Targeted for engineers, HVAC installers, architects and building code inspectors, it is also appropriate for anyone considering a career in the growing renewable energy field of solar power. Courses introduce how PV operates and the anatomy of solar electric systems, the economics of solar power, pros and cons of different systems, considerations for designing a PV system, and fundamental code compliance. Materials primarily focus on solar PV in the United States. To learn more, view an overview at https://youtu.be/XjkKzbXqA6s.
What you'll learn
understand the basics of how solar PV systems operate
design considerations for solar PV systems
economic factors influencing solar power deployment
fundamental knowledge of code compliance in solar projects
Course objectives
provide an overview of solar energy systems
explore the intricacies of solar power project management
discuss the pros and cons of different solar technologies