Solar Energy: Photovoltaic (PV) Energy Conversion

edX MOOC / Non-credit USD 250
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Solar Energy: Photovoltaic (PV) Energy Conversion

About this course

Learn how solar cells generate electricity, and about the semiconductor physics and optics required to design and manufacture solar cells.

What you'll learn

  • understand the process of photovoltaic energy conversion
  • learn about semiconductor physics as it relates to solar cells
  • explore the optics involved in solar cell design

Course objectives

  • provide knowledge on how solar cells work
  • introduce the principles of semiconductor physics
  • explain the optical considerations for solar cell production

Skills you'll gain

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