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Course Description
This course is 42 learning hours. It is recommended that students spend an average of 5-6 hours per week on this course.
This course provides an introduction to the technology behind solar power. It provides participants with a foundational understanding of the different major forms of solar power and walks them through the planning, design and development process required to install a solar project. You will leave with an understanding of the engineering behind solar power generation, the financial analysis required for different solar power projects, technical aspects of its integration into power grids and the future growth of this industry.
Course Outline
- Week 1: Content in Brightspace
- Week 2: Content in Brightspace
- Week 3: Content in Brightspace
- Week 4: Content in Brightspace
What You Will Learn
- Solar Energy as a Resource
- Solar Power Basics
- How to Build a Solar Project
- Solar Power Economics
- Technicalities of Integrating Solar Power Systems
- Project Application
Notes
By enrolling in this course, you will be automatically enrolled in the Certificate in Sustainable Energy Technologies (SET).
Recommended For
- Anyone interested in learning about Sustainable Energy Technologies
Applies Towards the Following Certificates
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Jorge Esteban Osorio Piña is the instructor of CSR and is a Business Administration professional and MBA in Sustainability currently based out of São Paulo, Brazil where he serves as South America Sustainability Impact Advisor and Account Manager for blocksEDU. He studied and worked in Colombia until getting recruited by a Canadian Electrical Engineering Company in 2014. Jorge has professional experience in Canada, Colombia, Chile, and Brazil, where he received his MBA certificate, foreseeing the huge opportunities for his career in South American countries.