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Introduction to solar cells

Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

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How do solar cells work, why do we need, and how can we measure their efficiency? These are just some of the questions Introduction to solar cells tackles. Whether you are looking for general insight in this green technology or your ambition is to pursue a career in solar, “Introduction to Solar Cells” is an excellent starting point.
The course is a tour through the fundamental disciplines including solar cell history, why we need solar energy, how solar cells produce power, and how they work. During the course we cover mono- and multi-crystalline solar cells, thin film solar cells, and new emerging technologies. The course includes hands-on exercises using virtual instruments, interviews with field experts, and a comprehensive collection of material on solar cells.

At the end of the course you will have gained a fundamental understanding of the field. This will allow you to identify the most interesting or relevant aspects to be pursued in your future studies or in your professional career.

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Approx. 23 hours to complete

English

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Solar Systems
Solar Energy
Solar Technology
Solar Cell Manufacturing

Flexible deadlines

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Beginner Level

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English

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Suraj Manikandan

119,877 Learners

2 Courses

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Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

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Week

Week 1

6 minutes to complete

Introduction

6 minutes to complete

1 reading

2 hours to complete

History of solar cells

2 hours to complete

2 videos (Total 5 min), 5 readings, 5 quizzes

2 hours to complete

Why solar energy

2 hours to complete

3 videos (Total 16 min), 5 readings, 4 quizzes

Week

Week 2

2 hours to complete

Power from solar cells

2 hours to complete

5 videos (Total 24 min), 4 readings, 4 quizzes

2 hours to complete

Modelling a solar cell

2 hours to complete

2 videos (Total 8 min), 5 readings, 4 quizzes

Week

Week 3

3 hours to complete

How do solar cells work

3 hours to complete

3 videos (Total 12 min), 6 readings, 6 quizzes

2 hours to complete

Efficiency of solar cells

2 hours to complete

2 videos (Total 15 min), 4 readings, 4 quizzes

Week

Week 4

3 hours to complete

Silicon solar cells

3 hours to complete

5 videos (Total 24 min), 7 readings, 4 quizzes

5 videos

Silicon solar cells2m

How do silicon solar cells work4m

How are silicon solar cells made?6m

How are silicon solar cells fabricated6m

Summary3m

7 readings

Crystalline silicon solar cells4m

How do silicon solar cells work6m

Production of silicon solar cells3m

From sand to high quality silicon7m

Production of standard silicon solar cells5m

Summary3m

Additional resources3m

4 practice exercises

Working principles of silicon solar cells30m

Production30m

Silicon solar cells15m

Fabrication15m

3 hours to complete

Thin film solar cells

3 hours to complete

4 videos (Total 17 min), 5 readings, 5 quizzes

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TOP REVIEWS FROM INTRODUCTION TO SOLAR CELLS

by PMDec 26, 2019

This is the first coursera course I have taken and the first I have completed. It is an interesting topic and the format was great for getting an understanding of solar cell technology. good stuff.

by AJJun 25, 2020

I got to learn a lot regarding solar cells through this course, this helped me in widening my thinking perspective regarding the current scenario as well as the future prospects of the industry.

by JLMay 15, 2021

If you are a beginner and want to learn about practical aspects of solar cells, this is the course. Well structure, paced and with clear goals. The lessons and exercises are clear and well-directed.

by EBFeb 17, 2019

Solid introduction into the world of solar cells! Nothing was taught to great depth, but as a general overview of the history, basic calculations, and production methods, the course does a great job.

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