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Learner Reviews & Feedback for Solar Energy Basics by The State University of New York

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About the Course

This course gives you an introduction to the fundamentals of solar power as it applies to solar panel system installations. You will learn to
compare solar energy to other energy resources and explain how solar panels, or photovoltaics (PV for short), convert sunlight to electricity.
You will be able to identify the key components needed in a basic photovoltaic (solar panel) system, such as is found on a house or building, and
explain the function of each component in the system. You will also learn how to calculate the electrical demand of a building, how to reduce
the overall demand, and then how to design a solar panel system that can meet that annual demand at a given location. You ...
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Top reviews

EL

Oct 4, 2020

Aprendi mucho en este curso. Los videos explicativos del profesor hacen que todo sea de facil entendimiento. El conocimiento adquirido he podido aplicarlo en mi actual area de trabajo. Muy recomendado

SG

May 30, 2020

Really great and Excellent basics along with learning photovoltaic process and other interesting concepts of solar installations and calculations of various parameters.Excellent lectures and guidance

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By Kai R

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Nov 12, 2020

I enjoyed this course! Just one wish - please include more regional information in regards to Europe, Asia etc.

By Ankesh T

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Jul 16, 2020

It was a great experience in learning this course. I have learnt many things and this course is really awesome.

By Fahad V

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Jul 8, 2020

Thank you very much. The way of presentation is excellent

It is really helped to enhance my Knowledge

Thank you

By Kumar D

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Aug 6, 2024

All the videos are easy to understand and provide the practical knowledge about the field of the solar energy.

By Vaidehi D S

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Apr 4, 2021

It was really informative and fun to learn. Very descriptive and detailed out curriculum covered every topics.

By Eskender E

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Jul 4, 2024

Precise and well organized course with contents applicable to deal with the day to day real world challenges.

By Abdulrahman A

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Nov 7, 2020

Excellent course with valuable information and clarification with smoot instrocture explanoations and quizes

By Suhas J

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Aug 3, 2020

Right from beginning of course to end. I totally satisfactory,

I thank you to all for such excellent course.

By VICKY K

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May 21, 2020

one of the best course i have ever done...

everything is explained perfectly.

love you sir..

love you coursera

By Sylvie B

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Apr 16, 2020

Very very good course. Interesting. Better than any book to explain the basics and learn to do the math.

By Chia C L

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Apr 12, 2020

The instructor really make it pretty easy to go through!

Hope there is more advanced course on solar soon!!

By Denis C

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Oct 20, 2023

The training and information was well thought out and very well presented, easy to understand and follow.

By Jirasak P

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Apr 13, 2021

This course is very important for the fundamentals of solar power and for the basic design of PV systems.

By Sreejesh P

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Jul 20, 2020

Very useful and helps to calculate all important calculation required for installing the PV.

Thanks a lot

By G. M M

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Jun 9, 2020

Solar Energy Basics course is worthy. from this course i have experienced in practical thinking.

thank you

By Emir Ç

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May 13, 2020

it was a very good course while I have learned a lot of solar power technology from this course thank you

By Muhammad S A

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Sep 24, 2023

I thoroughly enjoyed this and will definitely recommend anyone who is interested in Solar System design.

By Hirwa C

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Aug 27, 2023

The course is very good and informative. It challenges your understanding and leaves you with knowledge.

By Elchin R

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Nov 8, 2022

DearAll,

Thanks a lot,

It couldn't even suppose that it will be so interesting for me.

Really great course

By kk N

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Aug 29, 2022

Bravo..

Thanks to this course I have a brighter idea of solar panels. I enjoyed enrolling for the course.

By Ilayaraja P

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Apr 25, 2022

Very good basics course for beginner or those who wanted to understand solar energy. Highly recommended.

By DANIEL A A G

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Mar 18, 2021

Very complete course about the basics of photovoltaics. The lessons are understandable and very thourogh

By Mashhour A B

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Nov 19, 2020

Excellent instructor, material, presentation, and exercises. Easy to follow, clear, and good knowledge.

By Andres R C

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Aug 11, 2020

Excellent course for system design residential, commercial, industrial level, for adding battery sizing.

By Hasnain A

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May 6, 2020

The way of teaching is fantastic. I hope he'll make new videos fit those who have completed this course.