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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 sourabh t

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Aug 16, 2020

perfect to give a start

By Vyas B

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Jun 5, 2020

Very informative course

By Patel S

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Apr 10, 2020

Great learning with sir

By Bathyala H

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Jan 7, 2020

BEST ONLINE COURSE SITE

By Antonio G

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Dec 16, 2020

Excellent basic course

By gsasikala

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Jul 28, 2020

Provide Basic Concepts

By Dr. A S

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Jun 9, 2020

A well designed course

By Paarth G

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May 27, 2020

one of the best course

By Hojjat H

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Dec 7, 2023

very good and useful.

By Johannes G K

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Jun 4, 2023

thanks did lurn a lot

By walaa M

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Jan 11, 2023

أنصح بها بشدة ممتازة

By AJAY K

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Jan 26, 2022

It was knowledgeable.

By Kamal A H

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Feb 10, 2021

شكرا لكم دوره ممتازه

By SYED Z A

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Aug 24, 2020

Exceptional learning!

By sadhana m

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Sep 24, 2023

wonderful assignment

By Abdulrazzaq M A

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May 30, 2022

it was amazing cours

By Aadesh K

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May 20, 2022

this course is ossum

By Valentin A S M

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Sep 17, 2021

it is a good course

By Роман П

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Mar 26, 2021

Great for beginners!

By Neha N

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Apr 24, 2020

it was a good course

By Prince k

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Dec 10, 2019

Best way of teaching

By Veeresh D A

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Jul 27, 2025

It is very helpfull

By Daniela V R

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Jul 13, 2020

I loved this course

By Kaushal D

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Jul 11, 2020

Excellent Training!

By Mohammad K S

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Jul 9, 2020

Very fun and useful