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Overview
This Solar Energy for Engineers, Architects and Code Inspectors Specialization offered by Coursera in partnership with University at Buffalo provides an overview of solar photovoltaics (PV), intricacies of solar system design, and a framework for solar PV project management.
Key facts
- Targeted for engineers, HVAC installers, architects and building code inspectors, it is also appropriate for anyone considering a career in the growing renewable energy field of solar power.
- Courses introduce how PV operates and the anatomy of solar electric systems, the economics of solar power, pros and cons of different systems, considerations for designing a PV system, and fundamental code compliance. Materials primarily focus on solar PV in the United States.
Applied Learning Project
- Students will apply theory to projects embedded at the end of each course. They include System Analysis (course 1), System Design (course 2), and System Compliance (course 3).
- Projects assist students with understanding solar PV system layouts and costs, calculating PV system size, and identifying appropriate system design and labeling requirements.
Skills you'll gain
- Solar installation
- PV system operation
- Clean energy
- Solar economics
- Photovoltaics (PV)
- PV system sizing
- Electrical Design
- PV system design
- Mechanical Design
- PV systems
- Building Codes
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- Solar Energy Systems Overview
- Solar Energy and Electrical System Design
- Solar Energy Codes, Permitting and Zoning
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 1 months
- 10 hrs/week
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- Mountain View, United States
Disciplines
Environmental Engineering Energy Engineering Sustainable Energy View 18 other Short Courses in Sustainable Energy in United StatesWhat students do after studying
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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
- Beginner Level
- At least a high school education; background in technical areas and fundamental math skills are helpful for courses 2 and 3
Tuition Fees
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Additional Details
- This short course is included with Coursera Plus subscription
Funding
Coursera provides financial aid to learners who cannot afford the fee. Apply for it by clicking on the Financial Aid link beneath the "Enroll" button on the left. You'll be prompted to complete an application and will be notified if you are approved. You'll need to complete this step for each course in the Specialization, including the Capstone Project.
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