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Solar Energy and Photovoltaic System Technologies

Course ID: 192319
Alison
Dublin
3-4 hours
Free

Course Content

Learn about solar power and components for setting up a grid-connected photovoltaic system in this free online course. This course offers an exploration of solar energy fundamentals and the technology behind photovoltaic (PV) systems. It covers system components, installation procedures, and the complexities of integrating solar power into the electrical grid as well as setting up solar-powered grid systems. Additionally, it provides insights into advanced smart grid technologies. Enroll now to deepen your knowledge of solar-powered grid systems.

Course Details

Course TypeOnline Learning
Course QualificationCPD Certificate
Course Duration3-4 hours
Course FeeFree
Entry RequirementsLike all courses on the Alison Free Learning platform this is a free, CPD-accredited course. A Graduate can choose to buy a certificate or diploma upon successful completion of a course, but this is not required or necessary.

At Alison we believe that free education, more than anything, has the power to break through boundaries and transform lives.

Alison is the world’s largest free online empowerment platform for education and skills training, offering over 5000 CPD accredited courses and a range of impactful career development tools. It is a for-profit social enterprise dedicated to making it possible for anyone, to study anything, anywhere, at any time, for free online, at any subject level. Through our mission, we are a catalyst for positive social change, creating opportunity, prosperity, and equality for everyone.
Career PathIn This Free Course, You Will Learn How To
• Discuss the initiative made to promote diversity and inclusion in solar energy
• Explain the importance and applications of solar energy
• Identify various components of the solar energy system
• Recall the methods used to evaluate the solar energy potential of a particular area
• Distinguish between grid-tied inverters and off-grid inverters
• Outline the components of ground mounting structure systems
• Discuss the concept of DC disconnects and AC disconnects
• Outline the factors to be evaluated when considering the implementation of solar thermal systems
• State the applications of lead-acid and lithium-ion batteries in residential settings
• Discuss the factors to be considered when selecting battery storage solutions for solar energy systems
• State the measures to be taken to accelerate the deployment of solar power projects
• Explain the primary challenges of perovskite solar cells and their solutions
Course Code1273

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