Course description

This course is suitable for beginners in the field of solar PV. More advanced participants will benefit from this overview of the solar power world statistics, solar photovoltaic technologies, solar cell types, solar cell efficiencies and costs of solar power plants around the globe.

What will i learn?

• The role of solar PV in the global energy supply today?
• How does solar energy compare in magnitude with other sources of energy?
• How do solar cells produce electricity?
• How efficient are solar cells today?
• How do you size a solar photovoltaic system?
• How much does a solar power plant cost?