What do you picture when you hear the term “renewable energy?” Do you imagine fields of solar panels, giant windmills, or huge hydroelectric dams? Those are all examples of large-scale, grid-tied systems. In this course, we’ll go much smaller and focus on off-grid, stand-alone systems.
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Exploring Renewable Energy Schemes
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Nível iniciante
Aprox. 15 horas para completar
Inglês
Legendas: Francês, Portuguese (European), Russo, Inglês, Espanhol
O que você vai aprender
Identify the essential characteristics and technical requirements of photovoltaic, wind, and low head hydroelectric energy systems.
Integrate scientific and technological principles necessary to assess and implement small-scale renewable energy schemes.
Develop a plan for implementing a small-scale renewable energy scheme.
Habilidades que você terá
Renewable EnergyEnergy SystemsPower and Energy CalculationsPhotovoltaic System DesignEnergy Audits
Certificados compartilháveis
Tenha o certificado após a conclusão
100% on-line
Comece imediatamente e aprenda em seu próprio cronograma.
Prazos flexíveis
Redefinir os prazos de acordo com sua programação.
Nível iniciante
Aprox. 15 horas para completar
Inglês
Legendas: Francês, Portuguese (European), Russo, Inglês, Espanhol
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Universidade da Pensilvânia
The University of Pennsylvania (commonly referred to as Penn) is a private university, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. A member of the Ivy League, Penn is the fourth-oldest institution of higher education in the United States, and considers itself to be the first university in the United States with both undergraduate and graduate studies.
Programa - O que você aprenderá com este curso
3 horas para concluir
1: Everything Is Solar
In this module, we’ll get started by getting familiar with the course and our community expectations. Then, we'll explore the solar spectrum, the Stefan Boltzmann Law, and Wien’s Displacement Law. Each plays a significant role in helping us capture as much energy as we can from the sun. We’ll also explore direct beam and diffuse radiation and consider the implications for solar panel orientation.
3 horas para concluir
5 vídeos (Total 35 mín.), 10 leituras, 2 testes
5 videos
Benefits and Costs of Renewable Energy Schemes3min
The Importance of The Solar Spectrum, the Stefan Boltzmann Law and Wien’s Displacement Law16min
The Roles of Direct Beam Radiation and Diffuse Radiation10min
Panel Orientation in the Real World1min
10 leituras
Getting Started: What You Need to Know10min
Participating in Discussions5min
About Dr. Santiago5min
Optional: Pre-Course Survey5min
Why Is It Important to Study Renewables?10min
What to Expect in Module 110min
Radiation from the Sun: Our Source of Energy10min
(Suggested) Examples Using the Stefan Boltzmann Law and the Wien Displacement Law15min
Thinking about Panel Orientation10min
(Suggested) Tips for Finding the Optimum Tilt Angle10min
2 exercícios práticos
Check Your Knowledge: Solar Spectrum, Stefan Boltzmann Law, and Wien’s Displacement Law5min
Module 1 Quiz15min
2 horas para concluir
2: How Do Photovoltaics Work?
In this module, we’ll explore the essential element of any photovoltaic system: the solar cell. We’ll examine all aspects of the solar cell, moving from the single cell to a collection of cells that allow us to harness the sun’s power.
2 horas para concluir
5 vídeos (Total 43 mín.), 3 leituras, 3 testes
5 videos
Exploring Photovoltaic Materials and Semiconductor Physics14min
A Closer Look at a Photovoltaic Cell6min
Increasing the Power of Solar Cells7min
Figuring Out How Much Power Is Delivered7min
3 leituras
What to Expect in Module 210min
(Suggested) Photovoltaic Solar Cells20min
(Suggested) Solar Panel Characteristics: Current, Voltage and Power Curves of a Solar (PV) Panel10min
3 exercícios práticos
Check Your Knowledge: Photovoltaic Basics5min
Check Your Knowledge: I-V Curve and Maximum Power Point8min
Module 2 Quiz15min
2 horas para concluir
3: The Role of Charge Controllers and Inverters in Photovoltaic Systems
The charge controller is a key element of any simple photovoltaic system. This device helps you avoid over or under charging your battery or battery bank. In this module, we’ll focus on both charge controllers and inverters and their important role in photovoltaic systems.
2 horas para concluir
3 vídeos (Total 43 mín.), 4 leituras, 2 testes
3 videos
Enhancing Battery Life15min
Integrating Inverters20min
4 leituras
What to Expect in Module 310min
(Suggested) Solar Charge Controllers: All You Need To Know10min
(Suggested) Installation Considerations: Reviewing the Codes20min
Adding Power Optimizers5min
2 exercícios práticos
Check Your Knowledge: Charge Controllers6min
Module 3 Quiz15min
3 horas para concluir
4: Designing a Photovoltaic System
In this module, we’ll start thinking about how to design a simple photovoltaic system. We’ll examine efficiency and develop strategies for determining the right components to meet our energy needs.
3 horas para concluir
6 vídeos (Total 55 mín.), 5 leituras, 2 testes
6 videos
Balance of System3min
Figuring Out What You Need18min
Designing a System11min
Design Example9min
Understanding Regulations2min
5 leituras
What to Expect in Module 410min
(Suggested) Stand Alone PV System10min
(Suggested) Balance of System Equipment Required for Renewable Energy Systems10min
(Suggested) Five Steps to Correctly Size your Own Solar Array20min
(Suggested) Planning for Home Renewable Energy Systems15min
2 exercícios práticos
Check Your Knowledge: System Components8min
Module 4 Quiz12min
Avaliações
Principais avaliações do EXPLORING RENEWABLE ENERGY SCHEMES
por JM9 de Fev de 2020
Great course! Information is well presented and organized. You'll end this course feeling confident on designing your own solar system, as well as gaining knowledge in other renewable energy schemes.
por OO20 de Mai de 2020
Loved how the course was explained in details but some questions bothering the minds of some of the course takers wouldn't be answered as no platform to interact with the instructor. Hence the 4 🌟
por SR13 de Jul de 2020
Great course!!! Well presented and organized. You'll end this course feeling confident on designing your own solar system, as well as gaining knowledge in other renewable energy schemes
por ST10 de Mai de 2020
great course and I like the prof way of teaching so much, such a cool person. I highly recommend any one to come and "Explore" this course on Photo voltaic, Wind and Hydro Energy.
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