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Solar Energy Courses

Solar energy courses can help you learn photovoltaic systems, solar thermal technologies, energy storage solutions, and grid integration. You can build skills in site assessment, system design, and performance analysis, as well as understanding regulatory frameworks and financing options. Many courses introduce tools like solar design software, simulation programs, and project management platforms that are essential for planning and implementing solar projects.


Popular Solar Energy Courses and Certifications


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    University of London

    Global Energy and Climate Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Policy, International Relations, Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities, Environment, Petroleum Industry, Oil and Gas, Governance, Climate Change Adaptation, Sustainable Development, Policy Analysis, Economics, Security Strategy, Electric Power Systems

    4.7
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    Politecnico di Milano

    Modelling and measuring the Energy Transition

    Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Environmental Science, Sustainable Development, Mathematical Modeling, Sustainable Engineering, Systems Thinking, Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Case Studies, Accounting, Open Source Technology

    4.3
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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Battery Pack Balancing and Power Estimation

    Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Electrical Power, Electrical Engineering, Estimation, Simulations, Electronic Systems, Matlab, Engineering Calculations, Model Evaluation, Mathematical Modeling, Control Systems, Electronic Components, Applied Mathematics, Algorithms

    4.9
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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Explorando la Energía Sustentable

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainable Development, Systems Of Measurement, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Policy, Physical Science, Environmental Science, Electric Power Systems, Mathematical Modeling

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    729 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDHEC Business School

    Science and Engineering of Climate Change

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities, Engineering, Systems Of Measurement, Environment, Mathematical Modeling, Sustainable Technologies, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Physics, Economics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    MathWorks

    Powering the Future with Electrification

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Systems, Model Based Systems Engineering, Electric Power Systems, Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Issue

    4.9
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    University of Copenhagen

    Origins - Formation of the Universe, Solar System, Earth and Life

    Skills you'll gain: Anthropology, Biology, Physical Science, World History, Microbiology, Environment, Ancient History, Biochemistry, Environmental Science, Climate Change Adaptation, Taxonomy, Chemistry, Scientific Methods

    4.7
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    The University of Tokyo

    From the Big Bang to Dark Energy

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Physical Science, General Science and Research, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Mathematical Modeling, Chemistry, Scientific Visualization

    4.8
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    Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

    Ash-Related Operational Challenges in Energy Utilization of Sustainable Fuels

    Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, Sustainable Engineering, Waste Minimization, Chemical Engineering, Thermal Management, Environmental Engineering, Analytical Chemistry, Materials science, Analytical Testing, Laboratory Testing, Engineering Calculations

    4.8
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    École Polytechnique

    Outsmarting intermittency

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Power, Electrical Systems, Electric Power Systems, Energy and Utilities, Basic Electrical Systems, Sustainable Systems, Technology Solutions, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting

    4.5
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    University of Pennsylvania

    English for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Vocabulary, Climate Change Adaptation, Literacy, English Language, Environment, Sustainable Technologies, Environmental Science, Grammar, Emerging Technologies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Starweaver

    Innovations in Lithium Battery Technology

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Technologies, Sustainable Engineering, Production Process, Environmental Engineering, Sustainable Development, Electronic Components, Environmental Issue, Manufacturing Operations, Basic Electrical Systems, Energy and Utilities, Electrical Power, Manufacturing Processes, Chemistry, Electrical Systems, Environment and Resource Management, Technology Roadmaps, Materials science, Electronics, Quality Assurance, Emerging Technologies

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular solar energy courses

  • Global Energy and Climate Policy: University of London
  • Modelling and measuring the Energy Transition: Politecnico di Milano
  • Battery Pack Balancing and Power Estimation: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Explorando la Energía Sustentable: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Science and Engineering of Climate Change: EDHEC Business School
  • Powering the Future with Electrification: MathWorks
  • Origins - Formation of the Universe, Solar System, Earth and Life: University of Copenhagen
  • From the Big Bang to Dark Energy: The University of Tokyo
  • Ash-Related Operational Challenges in Energy Utilization of Sustainable Fuels: Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
  • Outsmarting intermittency: École Polytechnique

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