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Solar Energy

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This lecture surveys solar energy with emphasis on photovoltaic technologies, system capacity and degradation, industry growth and manufacturing, economics, government incentives, deployment, grid effects, off-grid applications, and environmental impacts.

Syllabus

Solar Energy
Competitive Economics
Solar Resource
Solar PV
Bifacial PV
Capacity
Degradation
Balance of System
Tracking Systems
Solar Industry Landscape
Solar Industry Growth
Solar Manufacturing
Solar Categories
Investment Tax Credit
Tax Equity
Production Tax Credit
Other Government Policies
Solar Deployment by State
The Duck Curve
Offgrid PV
Environmental Impact
Land Use
Solar PV Economics

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Stanford Understand Energy

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4.5 rating, based on 2 Class Central reviews

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  • Dhananjai.S
    Overall this course effectively combines technical, economic, and policy perspectives, equipping students with practical knowledge to understand and contribute to the expanding global solar industry
  • Felícia Branco Aureliano
    Foi um curso bastante instrutivo fiquei encantada desde a primeira aula, aprendi muito, este curso mudou a minha visão sobre energia solar super recomendado
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