Fundamentals of Solar Radiation and Solar Cells

Name: Fundamentals of Solar Radiation and Solar Cells
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This free online course explains how solar photovoltaic and solar radiation conversion can provide renewable energy.

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In this free course, you will learn how to:

Explain the importance of empirical equations for predicting the availability of solar radiation
List the different correlations developed for estimating solar radiation under different climatic conditions
Compute the estimated hourly global, beam and diffuse radiation under clear skies
State the working principle of solar cells
Describe the construction of PV cells and their manufacturing process
Classify semiconductors based on their characteristics
Outline the role of a p-n junction in the generation of electricity
Identify the different generations of solar cells
Describe the effect of insolation and temperature on the I-V characteristics of solar cells
Distinguish between solar cells, modules and arrays
Explain the effect of a shadow on a solar cell and how it can be mitigated

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