Solar Energy - Solar Technology and Its Use Worldwide

Q: What is solar energy?

Solar energy is the light and heat from the Sun which can be converted into power for human use. There are two types of solar energy, active and passive. The former is when solar energy is converted into solar power through various techniques such as photovoltaics, solar water heating and concentrated solar power. Passive solar energy is when the Sun’s light and energy is used through design and materials without actively converting it.

Q: What are the benefits of taking a solar energy course offered by Alison?

Taking up a free online solar energy course by Alison can help you start your career as a solar power developer. The course will help you understand this form of energy a lot better, will help you make informed arguments wherever required, and also help you encourage the use of solar power. This will help you make a positive change in your own small way for the future of our planet. So why wait? Start learning, today.

Q: How much does an online solar energy course cost?

Each of the online solar energy courses on Alison are free, as are all of Alison's online courses. Alison's learners do not have to pay anything to take these courses unless they want a digital or physical copy of the course certificate.

This free online course explains the use of solar technology to avoid the consequences of over-reliance on fossil fuels.

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In this free course, you will learn how to:

Identify the uses of solar energy
Describe photovoltaic and concentrated solar power systems
Discuss the domestic, commercial and industrial use of solar energy
Identify the world leaders in solar power
Lay out the potential consequences of failing to adopt renewable energy
Outline contemporary barriers to solar energy
Explain how to install a photovoltaic system
Break down how governments, action groups and communities can promote solar power

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