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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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    Coursera

    Powering the Drive: Unveiling EV Electronics

    Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Basic Electrical Systems, Electronic Systems, Electronic Components, Electrical Engineering, Semiconductors, Electric Power Systems, Electronics, Energy and Utilities, Control Systems

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    Sungkyunkwan University

    Energy Harvesting

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Materials science, Thermal Management, Physics, Power Electronics, Sustainable Technologies, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Sustainable Engineering, Innovation

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Thermodynamique : applications

    Skills you'll gain: Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Management, Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, Energy and Utilities, Materials science, Applied Mathematics, Engineering Calculations, Electrical Engineering, Mathematical Modeling

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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

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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

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    Politecnico di Milano

    Energy management for real estate. Methods and digital tools

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Case Studies, Property Management, Building Services Engineering, Facility Management, Real Estate, Thermal Management, Sustainable Architecture, HVAC, Digital Assets, Auditing, Simulation and Simulation Software, Data-Driven Decision-Making

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    University of Colorado System

    Electric Utilities Fundamentals and Future

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Safety, Customer experience strategy (CX), Financial Regulation, Customer Engagement, Regulatory Affairs, Sustainable Systems, Emerging Technologies, Technology Strategies, Environmental Issue, Analysis

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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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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Sustainability of Social-Ecological Systems: the Nexus between Water, Energy and Food

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Literacy, Systems Thinking, Case Studies, Sustainable Development, Quantitative Research, Sustainability Standards, Water Resource Management, Energy and Utilities, Social Impact, Analysis, Environmental Science, Complex Problem Solving, Policy Analysis, Environment and Resource Management, Dealing With Ambiguity

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    Rice University

    Physics 101 - Energy and Momentum

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Calculus, Engineering Analysis, Physical Science, Mathematical Modeling, Problem Solving

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    University at Buffalo

    Energy: The Enterprise

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Workforce Development, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Technologies, Electric Power Systems, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Science, Innovation, Emerging Technologies, Market Dynamics, Climate Change Mitigation, Operational Efficiency

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    American Museum of Natural History

    The Solar System

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Visualization, Physical Science, Environment, Physics, General Science and Research, Taxonomy, Scientific Methods, Biology, Chemistry

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

  • Powering the Drive: Unveiling EV Electronics: Coursera
  • Energy Harvesting: Sungkyunkwan University
  • Thermodynamique : applications: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Origins - Formation of the Universe, Solar System, Earth and Life: University of Copenhagen
  • Ash-Related Operational Challenges in Energy Utilization of Sustainable Fuels: Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
  • Energy management for real estate. Methods and digital tools: Politecnico di Milano
  • Electric Utilities Fundamentals and Future: University of Colorado System
  • Innovations in Lithium Battery Technology: Starweaver
  • Sustainability of Social-Ecological Systems: the Nexus between Water, Energy and Food: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Physics 101 - Energy and Momentum: Rice University

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