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Solar Energy Courses

Solar energy courses can help you learn photovoltaic systems, solar thermal technologies, energy storage solutions, and grid integration. You can build skills in site assessment, system design, and performance analysis, as well as understanding regulatory frameworks and financing options. Many courses introduce tools like solar design software, simulation programs, and project management platforms that are essential for planning and implementing solar projects.


Popular Solar Energy Courses and Certifications


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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Thermodynamique : fondements

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Thermal Management, Physics, Chemical Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Analysis, Materials science, Energy and Utilities, Chemistry, Calculus, Physical Science, Applied Mathematics

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    Duke University

    Electric Industry Operations and Markets

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Power, Electric Power Systems, Energy and Utilities, Basic Electrical Systems, Market Dynamics, Operating Cost, Plant Operations and Management, Operational Efficiency, Environmental Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Dispatching, Capacity Management

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Explorando la Energía Sustentable

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Sustainable Technologies, Systems Of Measurement, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Engineering, Climate Change Mitigation, Mathematical Modeling, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, Economics, Physics

    4.8
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    Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

    Ash-Related Operational Challenges in Energy Utilization of Sustainable Fuels

    Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, Sustainable Engineering, Waste Minimization, Chemical Engineering, Thermal Management, Environmental Engineering, Analytical Chemistry, Materials science, Analytical Testing, Laboratory Testing, Engineering Calculations

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Dartmouth College

    Energy Justice: Fostering More Equitable Energy Futures

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Social Impact, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Socioeconomics, Community Development, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Systems Thinking, Visionary, Advocacy, Environmental Policy, Policy Analysis, Climate Change Mitigation

    4.8
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    University of London

    Global Energy and Climate Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Policy, International Relations, Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities, Environment, Petroleum Industry, Oil and Gas, Governance, Climate Change Adaptation, Sustainable Development, Policy Analysis, Economics, Security Strategy, Electric Power Systems

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)

    Mechanics: Motion, Forces, Energy and Gravity, from Particles to Planets

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Physics, Experimentation, Engineering Calculations, Applied Mathematics, Physical Science, Systems Of Measurement, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Estimation

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Thermodynamique : applications

    Skills you'll gain: Thermal Management, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Energy and Utilities, Applied Mathematics, Differential Equations, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Calculus

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

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    Sungkyunkwan University

    Energy Harvesting

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Materials science, Thermal Management, Physics, Power Electronics, Sustainable Technologies, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Sustainable Engineering, Innovation

    4.4
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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Energy, Environment, and Everyday Life

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Oil and Gas, Electrical Power, Environmental Science, Environment, Economics, Sustainable Technologies, Physics, Climate Change Mitigation, Chemistry, Emerging Technologies

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    Utrecht University

    Understanding justice and fairness in energy transitions

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Social Impact, Socioeconomics, Sustainable Development, Community Development, Governance, Policy Analysis, Environmental Policy, Climate Change Mitigation, Case Studies, Stakeholder Engagement

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Sustainability of Social-Ecological Systems: the Nexus between Water, Energy and Food

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Literacy, Systems Thinking, Case Studies, Sustainable Development, Quantitative Research, Sustainability Standards, Water Resource Management, Energy and Utilities, Social Impact, Analysis, Environmental Science, Complex Problem Solving, Policy Analysis, Environment and Resource Management, Dealing With Ambiguity

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular solar energy courses

  • Thermodynamique : fondements: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Electric Industry Operations and Markets: Duke University
  • Explorando la Energía Sustentable: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Ash-Related Operational Challenges in Energy Utilization of Sustainable Fuels: Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
  • Energy Justice: Fostering More Equitable Energy Futures: Dartmouth College
  • Global Energy and Climate Policy: University of London
  • Mechanics: Motion, Forces, Energy and Gravity, from Particles to Planets: UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)
  • Thermodynamique : applications: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Energy Harvesting: Sungkyunkwan University
  • Energy, Environment, and Everyday Life: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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