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Solar Energy - Solar Technology and Its Use Worldwide
Description
The course provides an in-depth but clear introduction to solar technology, the consequences of using fossil fuels, and how to encourage the use of solar power. It will first teach you about the most important technologies that are used to capture the solar energy, and how they can be implemented in homes, offices, schools, factories, and farms. This will make you aware of what you can do in the main areas of your life to spread solar technology further.
You will then learn important points about how these technologies lessen the soot, smog, acid rain, and mercury poisoning that are currently the result of burning fossil fuels. The course will then teach you about the barriers that prevent more people from accessing and utilizing solar energy. You will introduced to innovative methods for encouraging the use of solar energy worldwide, and be shown what you can do to continue this effort.
If you want to invest in solar power, begin your journey as a solar technology developer, or even just learn more about solar power so that you can make informed arguments about it and encourage its use, then this is the course for you. The future of our planet depends not just on having solar technology itself, but on having more people who really understand it and can intelligently promote it. In the 2 hours it takes to complete this course, you can become one such person. So why wait?
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Learning Outcomes
After completing this course you will be able to:
- Identify the ways that solar energy can be used.
- Define and describe Photovoltaic and Concentrated Solar Power systems.
- Discuss how solar can be used in homes, businesses, factories, etc.
- Identify the world leaders in solar power.
- Explain what could happen if there isn’t a shift towards renewable energy.
- Discuss barriers to solar energy.
- List the considerations that must be taken into account when installing a PV system.
- List methods that governments, action groups, and communities can use to promote solar.
Certification
All Alison courses are free to enrol, study and complete. To successfully complete this Certificate course and become an Alison Graduate, you need to achieve 80% or higher in each course assessment. Once you have completed this Certificate course, you have the option to acquire official Certification, which is a great way to share your achievement with the world. Your Alison Certification is:
Ideal for sharing with potential employers - include it in your CV, professional social media profiles and job applications
An indication of your commitment to continuously learn, upskill and achieve high results
An incentive for you to continue empowering yourself through lifelong learning
Alison offers 3 types of Certification for completed Certificate courses:
Digital Certificate - a downloadable Certificate in PDF format, immediately available to you when you complete your purchase
Certificate - a physical version of your officially branded and security-marked Certificate, posted to you with FREE shipping
Framed Certificate - a physical version of your officially branded and security-marked Certificate in a stylish frame, posted to you with FREE shipping
All Certification is available to purchase through the Alison Shop. For more information on purchasing Alison Certification, please visit our faqs. If you decide not to purchase your Alison Certification, you can still demonstrate your achievement by sharing your Learner Record or Learner Achievement Verification, both of which are accessible from your Dashboard. For more details on our Certification pricing, please visit our Pricing Page.
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Course Reviews
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Eng. KENSON KAPAPA M.
Well arranged and motivating to learn |
2 years ago
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Shaik F.
so good......thank u so much |
2 years ago
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Dilip M.
Excellent I liked it. |
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Carolina K.
Excellent course I found this course very interesting |
usefull course