Solar Energy - Photovoltaic (PV) Systems, Certificate | Part time online | edX - online learning platform | United States
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EdX is an online learning platform trusted by over 12 million users offering the Solar Energy - Photovoltaic (PV) Systems Program in collaboration with with Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) - DelftX. Explore the wide range of solar energy applications and learn to design a real PV installation with excellent performance and reliability.

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Overview

The Solar Energy - Photovoltaic (PV) Systems course is part of the Solar Energy Engineering MicroMasters from Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) - DelftX.

In this course you will learn how to turn solar cells into full modules; and how to apply full modules to full photovoltaic systems.

Key facts

The course will widely cover the design of photovoltaic systems, such as utility scale solar farms or residential scale systems (both on and off the grid). You will learn about the function and operation of various components including inverters, batteries, DC-DC converters and their interaction with both the modules and the grid.

After learning about the components, you will be able to correctly apply them during main design steps taken when planning a real PV installation with excellent performance and reliability.

Through modelling, you will gain a deeper understanding of PV systems performance for different solar energy applications, and proficiency in estimating the energy yield of a client's potential system.

This course is part of the Solar Energy Engineering MicroMasters Program designed to cover all physics and engineering aspects of photovoltaics: photovoltaic energy conversion, technologies and systems.

Programme Structure

What you'll learn:

How to design a PV system ranging from a residential rooftop system to a utility scale solar farm taking in to account:

  • The effects of the position of the sun and solar irradiance on PV module performance

  • Components of a PV system: PV modules, inverters, DC-DC converters, batteries, charge controllers and cables

  • The economics and impact on the grid of PV systems

Key information

Duration

  • Part-time
    • 3 months
    • 10 hrs/week

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

Language

English

Delivered

Online
  • Self-paced

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering and/or the successful completion of PV1x and PV2x (or firm grasp of their content).
  • In order to carry out the assignments in the course, you will need to install MATLAB (student license will be given). Please check the system requirements: https://nl.mathworks.com/support/requirements/matlab-system-requirements.html

Tuition Fee

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    250 USD/full
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  • National

    250 USD/full
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    Based on the tuition of 250 USD for the full programme during 3 months.
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  • Unlimited access + Verified Certificate for $250 USD

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