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DelftX: Solar Energy: Photovoltaic (PV) Technologies
Explore the main PV technologies in the current market, to gain in-depth knowledge on the design and processing methods of solar cells.
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11 weeks at 10-11 hours per week
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Online - Self Paced
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About DelftX: Solar Energy: Photovoltaic (PV) Technologies
The technologies used to produce solar cells and photovoltaic modules are advancing to deliver highly efficient and flexible solar panels. In this course you will explore the main PV technologies in the current market. You will gain in-depth knowledge about crystalline silicon based solar cells (90% market share) as well as other emerging technologies including CdTe, CIGS and Perovskites. This courseprovides answers to the questions: How are solar cells made from raw materials? Which technologies have the potential to be the major players for different applications in the future?
This course is part of the Solar Energy Engineering MicroMasters Program designed to cover all physics and engineering aspects of photovoltaics: photovoltaic energy conversion, technologies and systems.
Earn a Microcredential
After finishing this course, and passing the related exam, you are eligible to receive one microcredential. A microcredential is a digital certificate that allows learners to demonstrate the knowledge and skills acquired after successfully completing a small unit of education. It describes the learning outcomes, educational level and scope of the course or program – and adds a quality mark, as it is bound to a recognized quality framework. For more information, please read the FAQ below.
What You Will Learn?
- Design concepts and fabrication processes of various photovoltaic technologies,.
- In-depth knowledge on the entire crystalline silicon solar cell landscape including, Market-leading polycrystalline based cells High efficiency/cutting edge monocrystalline based solar cells .
- Market-leading polycrystalline based cells.
- High efficiency/cutting edge monocrystalline based solar cells.
- Application of thin film solar cells, like CIGS, CdTe, thin-film silicon, Perovskites,.
- Concentrated PV and space applications for III/V semiconductor based solar cells..