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.
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Solar SystemsSolar EnergySolar TechnologySolar Cell Manufacturing
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Legendas: Árabe, Francês, Portuguese (European), Chinês (simplificado), Italiano, Vietnamita, Coreano, Alemão, Russo, Turco, Inglês, Espanhol, Hindi
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Universidade Técnica da Dinamarca (DTU)
DTU focuses on research in technical and natural sciences that contributes to the development of society. As an industrially orientated university, our goal is to supply high-level international research based on combining theory with constructing models and empirical methods.
Programa - O que você aprenderá com este curso
6 minutos para concluir
Introduction
In this introduction module I would like to introduce you to the course its content and teaching style. I hope you will enjoy the way we have designed the course.
6 minutos para concluir
1 leitura
1 leituras
Welcome to Introduction to Solar Cells6min
2 horas para concluir
History of solar cells
The first topic in an introduction course on solar cells is naturally a historical overview. In this module you will briefly get introduced to the history and early development of solar cells. We will also start to do some calculations of efficiency and energy output of solar cells.
2 horas para concluir
2 vídeos (Total 5 mín.), 5 leituras, 5 testes
5 leituras
Solar cell history6min
Invention of the modern solar cell5min
Space applications6min
Solar cells for planetary exploration4min
Additional resources3min
5 exercícios práticos
History of solar cells8min
Solar constants8min
Deep space8min
History15min
Space15min
2 horas para concluir
Why solar energy
The most important question one can ask must be: "Why is solar energy is an important topic and why should we develop solar energy?". This module does not claim to answer that question fully, but we will summarize the strong case for renewable energy.
2 horas para concluir
3 vídeos (Total 16 mín.), 5 leituras, 4 testes
5 leituras
Energy sources4min
Available energy5min
Sunlight at Earth5min
Area need5min
Additional resources3min
4 exercícios práticos
Direct radiation at Earth8min
Can solar cells cover our needs?5min
Energy sources15min
Sunlight at Earth15min
2 horas para concluir
Power from solar cells
How much power can a solar cell produce and how can we measure it? This question is the starting point for this module and we will go through the terminology, talk about light sources, and even measure a solar cell ourselves.
2 horas para concluir
5 vídeos (Total 24 mín.), 4 leituras, 4 testes
5 videos
Power from a solar cell6min
The IV curve5min
Measuring an IV curve2min
Light sources8min
4 leituras
Power from a solar cell10min
Measuring power using an electronic load5min
Taking the sun inside7min
Additional resources3min
4 exercícios práticos
Measure maximum power output8min
Power from a solar cell5min
Power from a solar cell15min
Light15min
2 horas para concluir
Modelling a solar cell
In this module we will introduce an equivalent circuit of a solar cell and use it to explain key concepts including short circuit current, open circuit voltage, parasitic resistances, and more. We will also talk about connected solar cells, and their behavior in shaded conditions.
2 horas para concluir
2 vídeos (Total 8 mín.), 5 leituras, 4 testes
5 leituras
Modelling a solar cell8min
Parasitic resistances8min
Series and parallel connections6min
Shadow effects7min
Additional resources3min
4 exercícios práticos
Solar cell modelling30min
Solar cell connections30min
Equivalent circuit15min
Connected solar cells15min
3 horas para concluir
How do solar cells work
In this module we will attack the topic: How do solar cells work? This module will be more theory heavy than other parts of the course, but don't worry. We will focus on the key concepts that are necessary to understand how solar cells work, and skip the math.
3 horas para concluir
3 vídeos (Total 12 mín.), 6 leituras, 6 testes
6 leituras
How do solar cells work4min
Semiconductors8min
Light interaction5min
Conductivity and doping9min
The p-n junction6min
Additional resources3min
6 exercícios práticos
Color response8min
Semiconductors30min
Photon energy30min
Doping30min
Semiconductors and doping15min
How do solar cells work15min
2 horas para concluir
Efficiency of solar cells
With a knowledge of the working principles of solar cells, we are now ready to apply this knowledge to understand why there are limits to the efficiency of solar cells. We will also briefly look into loss mechanisms that limit the practical efficiency.
2 horas para concluir
2 vídeos (Total 15 mín.), 4 leituras, 4 testes
4 leituras
Theoretical solar cell efficiency8min
Tandem and multi-junction solar cells7min
Reflection and absorption8min
Additional resources3min
4 exercícios práticos
Efficiency30min
Theoretical efficiency30min
Efficiency15min
Losses15min
3 horas para concluir
Silicon solar cells
Silicon solar cells are by far the most prevalent solar cell technology. In this module we will talk about why silicon is so abundant. We will also learn how silicon solar cells are made, what differentiates multi and monocrystalline silicon, and much more.
3 horas para concluir
5 vídeos (Total 24 mín.), 7 leituras, 4 testes
5 videos
How do silicon solar cells work4min
How are silicon solar cells made?6min
How are silicon solar cells fabricated6min
Summary3min
7 leituras
Crystalline silicon solar cells4min
How do silicon solar cells work6min
Production of silicon solar cells3min
From sand to high quality silicon7min
Production of standard silicon solar cells5min
Summary3min
Additional resources3min
4 exercícios práticos
Working principles of silicon solar cells30min
Production30min
Silicon solar cells15min
Fabrication15min
3 horas para concluir
Thin film solar cells
Moving beyond silicon solar cells, the next important development is thin film solar cells. In thin film solar cells, we see a potential solution to the major problem associated with silicon solar cells: namely energy payback time.
3 horas para concluir
4 vídeos (Total 17 mín.), 5 leituras, 5 testes
4 videos
Thin film technologies7min
Thin film solar cell production4min
Summary1min
5 leituras
Thin film solar cells5min
Working principle of CIGS solar cells6min
Production of CIGS solar cells6min
Summary6min
Additional resources3min
5 exercícios práticos
Thin film30min
Working principle30min
Production30min
Thin film solar cells15min
Energy production15min
Avaliações
Principais avaliações do INTRODUCTION TO SOLAR CELLS
por EB17 de Fev de 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.
por AP11 de Dez de 2017
Very concise and to the point. Stable and calm teaching. Was my first foray into renewable energy and absolutely loved it. The course instructor was brilliant and had a stable command over the topic.
por SP16 de Mai de 2018
Great course to know the history and also the technologies advancement for solar cells through the years. Learn the different types of solar cells available, with their advantages and disadvantages.
por KP10 de Jun de 2020
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.
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