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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

LG

Apr 20, 2020

I am very interested in the solar energy studies .basically I am a electrical engineering student.The coursera gave me a free chance to learn more about solar panel and it's installations.

PG

May 3, 2021

Good course. Some downloadable presentation slides would have been helpful to seal the learning. Otherwise, I learned a lot and have a much better understanding of solar energy and it's potential.

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By Pramodh R

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Dec 17, 2020

this is a well managed and best course in solar energy

By Pankaj K

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Aug 16, 2020

AWESOME EXPERIANCE AND VERY INFOMATIVE AND EDUCATIONAL

By Cristian J G N

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Sep 1, 2020

Excellent course I liked it a lot and I learned a lot

By Tanaya P

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Apr 16, 2020

very informative and helpful in practical application

By Bilal I

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Jan 28, 2020

This is very important for knowledge in engineering .

By KADCHHA D

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Nov 30, 2020

This could be the easiest way to teach this subject.

By NELSON M B B

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Jul 24, 2020

Buen curso, espero que los demás se aprenda bastante

By N S N

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Jun 18, 2020

Very good course learned basics very happy for that,

By S.M. A K

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May 10, 2020

Effectively delivering Lecturer. Easy to understand

By Madhusudan R

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Apr 24, 2020

These course very much help us to design a PV system

By Wahab A

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Sep 7, 2022

Best course for a beginner, intermediate learners.

By Usman M

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Jul 12, 2022

Basic course but very informatic and well explained

By William C

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Jul 13, 2021

Very good course, easy to follow, and illuminating.

By Juan D A L

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Jan 5, 2021

Muy bueno, quisiera que hubieran cursos en español.

By David M

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May 10, 2021

i can learn more about eficiencia and solar energy

By Brayan R D

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Oct 18, 2020

Gracias por toda la información. Muy buen curso <3

By Rattan K V

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Jun 24, 2020

It was a nice course to learn. I enjoyed learning

By Jayraj M P

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Apr 30, 2020

very helpful and very nicely taught by the mentor

By Ayberk “

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Oct 31, 2023

Great start for getting know about solar systems

By Omkar S

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Sep 17, 2020

Very Good course.

Good experience while studying.

By Dadi M

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Apr 30, 2020

Overall course is worth. Very difficult to pass.

By EZALDEN I

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Jan 7, 2024

التطبيق في الغاية جمال ومحاضرة مفيد ومفهوم جدا

By Aditya C

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Jul 13, 2023

It is very useful course for knowledge of solar

By Yash k S

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Jun 15, 2020

Very good site for students for online courses.

By H A

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Nov 22, 2022

very good learning experience in these courses