Solar Energy for Engineers, Architects and Code Inspectors

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Solar Energy for Engineers, Architects and Code Inspectors

About this course

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

Skills you'll gain

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