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Solar Energy: Photovoltaic (PV) Technologies

Solar Energy: Photovoltaic (PV) Technologies

Explore the main PV technologies in the current market. Get in-depth knowledge on the design and processing methods of solar cells.
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The technologies used to produce solar cells and photovoltaic modules are advancing to deliver highly efficient and flexible solar panels. In this course you will explore the main PV technologies in the current market. You will gain in-depth knowledge about crystalline silicon based solar cells (90% market share) as well as other up and coming technologies like CdTe, CIGS and Perovskites. This course provides answers to the questions: How are solar cells made from raw materials? Which technologies have the potential to be the major players for different applications in the future?

This course is part of the Solar Energy Engineering MicroMasters Program designed to cover all physics and engineering aspects of photovoltaics: photovoltaic energy conversion, technologies and systems.

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Pricing:
Free
Level:
Advanced
Duration:
11 weeks, 10h/week
Educator:
Arno Smets
Organization:
Delft University of Technology (TU Delft)
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