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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 Ibrahim M S Z

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Mar 13, 2022

one of the best

By Vishal J

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Mar 9, 2022

excellent course

By Sixtus O

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May 14, 2021

Content was rich

By Jisslenys D C D C

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May 9, 2021

EXcelente curso.

By Debojyoti P

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Feb 23, 2021

Very good course

By Sergio H Q

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Feb 12, 2021

Quite enjoyable.

By Krishanu C

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Nov 3, 2020

WONDERFUL COURSE

By ABAHO M A

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Sep 9, 2020

wonderful course

By Venkateswarlu K

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Aug 11, 2020

Excellent course

By Mohamed I G

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Jul 18, 2020

very good course

By Diego A V R

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Jun 26, 2020

excellent course

By Zahid H

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Jun 8, 2020

Very nice course

By sudini s

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Jun 5, 2020

Super expereince

By Dr. S M

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May 17, 2020

Very good course

By SUJAN B R

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Aug 8, 2025

Nice experience

By BITUA, V J (

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Oct 29, 2020

Lot of learning

By Khaled a a

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Jun 21, 2020

very good cores

By Hajib Z

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Jul 6, 2025

Gracias Mucho

By Hasan A

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Oct 18, 2023

Amazing Course

By Osamah B E

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Sep 20, 2021

great course !

By vishwajit k

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Aug 20, 2020

awesome course

By gaurav k

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Aug 14, 2020

good for basic

By JEET B

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Jul 18, 2020

Amazing Course

By Adeniyi T O

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Jul 12, 2020

I learnt a lot

By Sharmin S T

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Jun 3, 2020

Amazing Course