Overview
The Solar Energy - Photovoltaic (PV) Technologies course is part of the Solar Energy Engineering MicroMasters Program from Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) - DelftX.
The technologies used to produce solar cells and photovoltaic modules are advancing to deliver highly efficient and flexible solar panels. In this course you will explore the main PV technologies in the current market.
Key facts
You will gain in-depth knowledge about crystalline silicon based solar cells (90% market share) as well as other emerging technologies including CdTe, CIGS and Perovskites. This course provides answers to the questions: How are solar cells made from raw materials? Which technologies have the potential to be the major players for different applications in the future?
This course is part of Solar Energy Engineering MicroMasters Program designed to cover all physics and engineering aspects of photovoltaics: photovoltaic energy conversion, technologies and systems.
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What you'll learn:
Design concepts and fabrication processes of various photovoltaic technologies,
In-depth knowledge on the entire crystalline silicon solar cell landscape including: Market-leading polycrystalline based cells and; High efficiency/cutting edge monocrystalline based solar cells
Application of thin film solar cells, like CIGS, CdTe, thin-film silicon, Perovskites,
Concentrated PV and space applications for III/V semiconductor based solar cells.
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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
Disciplines
Energy Engineering General Engineering & Technology View 14 other Short Courses in Energy Engineering in United StatesExplore more key information
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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 (or firm grasp of its content).
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International
250 USD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 250 USD for the full programme during 3 months. -
National
250 USD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 250 USD for the full programme during 3 months.
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