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Engineering & Construction
Fundamentals of Solar Radiation and Solar Cells
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This free online course takes you through the techniques used by scientists and engineers to estimate the quality and quantity of solar radiation received on Earth. This data then helps them to devise the best means and locations to capture the maximum possible energy from the sun. We examine various devices, particularly solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, to demonstrate how they are cleverly engineered to convert solar radiation into electricity.
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Fundamentals of Solar Radiation and Solar Cells
This free online course explains how solar photovoltaic and solar radiation conversion can provide renewable energy.
This free online course takes you through the techniques used by scientists and engineers to estimate the quality and quantity of solar radiation received on Earth. This data then helps them to devise the best means and locations to capture the maximum possible energy from the sun. We examine various devices, particularly solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, to demonstrate how they are cleverly engineered to convert solar radiation into electricity.
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Module 1
4 Lessons
Solar Radiation Estimation
This module is about the estimation of solar radiation on horizontal and inclined surfaces, under different climatic conditions. You will learn some empirical equations for predicting the availability of solar radiation. You will also learn how to calculate the monthly average of daily and hourly, global and diffuse radiation.
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2.Estimation of Radiation Under Different Climatic Conditions
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3.Estimation of Radiation on Horizontal and Inclined Surfaces
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Module 2
6 Lessons
Fundamentals of Photovoltaic Systems
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Module 3
1 Lessons
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