Certificate in Solar Energy Fundamentals: High-Performance

• Solar Energy Basics: Understanding the sun as a primary source of energy, solar radiation, and the solar energy conversion process.
• Solar Cell and Module Technologies: Covering the design, construction, and performance of solar cells and modules, including crystalline silicon, thin-film, and concentrator technologies.
• Photovoltaic System Design: Learning the principles of designing stand-alone and grid-connected photovoltaic systems, including sizing, balance of system components, and safety considerations.
• Solar Resource Assessment and Energy Production Estimation: Analyzing solar irradiance data, assessing solar resource potential, and estimating energy production using simulation tools.
• Installation, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting: Gaining practical knowledge on installation techniques, maintenance procedures, and troubleshooting common issues in photovoltaic systems.
• Regulations, Incentives, and Economics: Understanding regulations, permits, and incentives for solar energy projects, as well as the economic feasibility of solar energy systems, including cost-benefit analysis and financial modeling.
• Advanced Topics in Solar Energy: Exploring emerging solar energy technologies, such as multijunction cells, Perovskite solar cells, and hybrid systems, focusing on their potential and challenges.
• Environmental and Social Impacts of Solar Energy: Evaluating solar energy's impact on the environment, society, and sustainability, and discussing the role of solar energy in addressing climate change.