Solar Energy Courses and Certifications

Design of New Energy Power Generation System

The transition to a carbon peak, carbon neutrality, and green low-carbon economy is imperative. New energy technologies have effectively mitigated environmental pollution caused by fossil fuels and the depletion of traditional energy resources. With robu…

• XuetangX
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Hamad Bin Khalifa University

Using Photovoltaic (PV) Technology in Desert Climates

Learn how to mitigate the challenges related to PV technology and enhance the performance of solar cells and PV modules in desert climates.

• edX
• 8 weeks, 1-3 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Solar Photovoltaic System Design

Design solar photovoltaic systems from solar-resource assessment through cell, module, and plant engineering, output estimation, and component sizing.

• Swayam
• Available until Oct 9, 2026
• Free Online Course

IISc Bangalore;  NPTEL

Design of Photovoltaic Systems

Diseño de sistemas fotovoltaicos mediante dimensionamiento, seguimiento del punto de máxima potencia e integración con baterías, bombeo de agua y redes eléctricas.

• Swayam
• 12 weeks
• Available until Oct 9, 2026
• Free Online Course

Modeling and TCAD Simulation of Solar PV Cell

Model solar photovoltaic cells from semiconductor physics through drift-diffusion equations and TCAD simulation.

• Swayam
• 12 weeks
• Available until Oct 9, 2026
• Free Online Course

GreatScott

Cheapest Inverter + Premium Parts - Surprising Results

Discover how upgrading a budget solar inverter with premium Silicon Carbide MOSFETs dramatically improves efficiency and performance through detailed testing and analysis.

• YouTube
• 12 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Solar Thermal Electricity - Concentrating Solar Power

Explore solar thermal electricity and concentrating solar power systems, their environmental impacts, and future trends in renewable energy technology.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Solar-Powered Cooling

A seminar examining solar-powered cooling as an engineering response to climate-related problems.

• YouTube
• 53 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Engineering Mindset

Solar Panels Explained - How They Work and Generate Power

Unravel the mysteries of solar panels: their types, efficiency, and inner workings. Learn about solar cells, power generation, and applications in homes and grid systems.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Solar Energy: Photovoltaic (PV) Energy Conversion

11 ratings at edX

Learn how solar cells generate electricity, and about the semiconductor physics and optics required to design and manufacture solar cells.

• edX
• 12 weeks, 10-11 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Solar Energy 2

15 ratings at edX

The growth in global PV capacity towards 100 Terawatt by 2050 requires a diverse portfolio of PV technologies. Apply the solar design rules to PV technologies and analyze them using metrics related to

• edX
• 4 weeks, 4-6 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Solar Energy: Photovoltaic (PV) Technologies

10 ratings at edX

Explore the main PV technologies in the current market, to gain in-depth knowledge on the design and processing methods of solar cells.

• edX
• 11 weeks, 10-11 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Solar Energy: Photovoltaic (PV) Systems

5 ratings at edX

Explore the wide range of solar energy applications and learn to design a real PV installation with excellent performance and reliability.

• edX
• 11 weeks, 10-11 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Solar Energy 3

Solar photovoltaics (PV) is the cheapest source of electricity in many parts of the world. Learn to both design a complete PV system and to perform technical and economic assessments for PV systems ra

• edX
• 4 weeks, 4-6 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Career Certificate

Solar Energy Engineering

Master the technical knowledge needed for a career in solar energy

• edX
• 51 weeks, 4-11 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• $1,134.00
• 8 courses