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Learner Reviews & Feedback for Solar Energy Basics by The State University of New York

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About the Course

This course gives you an introduction to the fundamentals of solar power as it applies to solar panel system installations. You will learn to compare solar energy to other energy resources and explain how solar panels, or photovoltaics (PV for short), convert sunlight to electricity. You will be able to identify the key components needed in a basic photovoltaic (solar panel) system, such as is found on a house or building, and explain the function of each component in the system. You will also learn how to calculate the electrical demand of a building, how to reduce the overall demand, and then how to design a solar panel system that can meet that annual demand at a given location. You will also compare the different types of pricing models that are being used and key regulatory considerations for grid tied systems (where a house or building is connected to the electrical grid and also generates electricity from solar panels). A capstone design project that entails both the simple audit of a building to determine demand, and a selection of components to design a solar panel system to meet that demand....

Top reviews

AW

Jul 11, 2020

the course content is very good for starting off from basics of solar photovoltaics. concepts are explained properly. assignment problem and quizzes were also very interesting. real recommendable.

KK

Apr 9, 2022

Overall good course. I would have gotten more out of this course if it included a sample spreadsheet with the basic calculations or some sort of tool to help guide the needed calculations.

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By H A

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Nov 23, 2022

very good learning experience in these courses

By Shashi K R R

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May 9, 2020

Excellent course. Instructor was good. Thanks.

By Dao T T

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Apr 21, 2020

Helpful information and well organized program

By Ramzy M

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Feb 21, 2020

it is very good site to learn what do you want

By Mumtaz A

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Jan 24, 2023

very good course from course era thank you...

By Onyango G A

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Jan 15, 2023

Excellent course I ever found on Solar Energy

By Hector C C

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Jul 6, 2021

Es un buen curso tiene un muy buen contenido

By L V N R

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Jun 3, 2020

the very informative program, i learned a lot

By Rushikesh P J

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May 5, 2020

Quality Content with relevant Quality quizzes

By Ronak S

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Sep 20, 2024

Good course, basics of solar energy is clear

By SK R

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Jun 20, 2022

Very Helpful to learn about the Solar Energy

By Arief W

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Jul 1, 2021

Nice course for solar energy specialization

By Akshat J

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Jul 25, 2020

Love the course

Love their method of teaching

By Amogh D

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Jun 26, 2020

Amazing course. So much to learn from this .

By Sarthak T

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Jun 8, 2020

very good course and instructor is very good

By Jacob M

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Aug 1, 2023

Overall all. Very good informtion and class

By Juan A P P

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Jan 17, 2023

Excelente explications,temary and exercises

By Ali E

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Sep 13, 2022

it was very interesting and helpful course

By Rodney H

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Aug 1, 2021

Excellent overview of solar energy systems.

By Rajnikant K

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May 30, 2020

It is very useful course, excellent........

By Sanket P 6

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Apr 21, 2020

one of the BEST course to learn about Solar

By Alfons B

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Dec 28, 2021

Very good basic introduction to PV systems

By Mark M

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Jul 8, 2021

Useful background info and well explained.

By Goti a j

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Feb 6, 2021

Solar energy basic cource is very helpfull