Courses
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Solar Energy: Photovoltaic (PV) Energy Conversion
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Solar Energy: Photovoltaic (PV) Technologies
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Solar Energy: Photovoltaic (PV) Systems
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Solar Energy: Integration of Photovoltaic Systems in Microgrids
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Solar Energy: Capstone Project
Prerequisites
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High-school level math and statistics.
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A basic knowledge of programming – Python would be an advantage, but is not essential.
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A willingness to learn through exploration and perseverance.
Five Comprehensive Courses
9-12 hours per week, per course
- Solar Energy: Photovoltaic (PV) Energy Conversion
Learn how solar cells generate electricity, and about the semiconductor physics and optics required to design and manufacture solar cells.
- Solar Energy: Photovoltaic (PV) Technologies
Explore the main PV technologies in the current market, to gain in-depth knowledge on the design and processing methods of solar cells.
- Solar Energy: Photovoltaic (PV) Systems
Explore the wide range of solar energy applications and learn to design a real PV installation with excellent performance and reliability.
- Solar Energy: Integration of Photovoltaic Systems in Microgrids
Learn how to integrate a photovoltaic system into a microgrid of your design.
- Solar Energy: Capstone Project
Finalize the Solar Energy Engineering program to become a MicroMasters graduate.
The program includes diverse learning activities, including videos, readings, exercises and real-world applications. You will be guided through the content in an inspiring, hands-on, but rigorous manner. It is designed so knowledge is built gradually. We therefore recommend that students follow the courses in the suggested order. However, you may choose to enroll in any course of your choice based on your background knowledge or experience