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Introduction to Solar Power from a 12 year Solar Veteran!

A introduction to solar power, solar equipment and financing from a seasoned professional and expert in the field.
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(127 reviews)
510 students
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0.4

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8.3

Popularity

7.5

Material

A introduction to solar power
Platform: Udemy
Video: 42m
Language: English
Next start: On Demand

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This course was last updated on 8/2014.

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8.3 / 10
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7.5 / 10
Video Score: 7.6 / 10
The course includes 42m video content. Courses with more videos usually have a higher average rating. We have found that the sweet spot is 16 hours of video, which is long enough to teach a topic comprehensively, but not overwhelming. Courses over 16 hours of video gets the maximum score.
The average video length is 2 hours 52 minutes of 80 Solar Energy courses on Udemy.
Detail Score: 9.5 / 10

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Extra Content Score: 5.5 / 10

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About the course

This course will walk you through how solar power works, the different types of systems and equipment currently available in the market today (2017), and different purchasing and finance options.
This course is structured in a logical fashion as follows:
•The basics of solar power •How solar power systems interact with the utilities •How solar systems are sized (generally) •Overview of solar equipment and differences between them and the manufacturers •What financing options may be available and generally how they work •Simple ways to protect yourself if entering the solar market as a consumer or for a career There’s a lot of information generally available on the internet and very little is centralized and almost always geared towards selling you something. This course is a fairly objective overview of the topics mentioned above and designed to educate and empower those wanting to know more than what an average “introduction” to solar power provides.
This course is about 45 minutes total, although some sections may need to be reviewed more than once to get the full value from this course.
This course is designed to be cut-straight-to-the-point providing homeowners, business owners, new solar contractors and those looking for a career in solar enough information to provide a solid foundation in the area of solar power.
By the time this course is complete, you should feel ‘armed’ with enough information to:
•Speak intelligently about solar equipment and manufacturers •Choose the right equipment for your application, or at least help guide the process •Know your options for solar financing •Be comfortable finding a solar contractor and •Understand how to choose a good solar company to work for

What can you learn from this course?

✓ Acquire a foundation and understanding of solar power
✓ Understand the key components to solar power systems
✓ Understand how solar systems are generally sized
✓ Understand how utilities typically credit you for solar production
✓ Understand the differences between Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 solar module manufacturers
✓ Understand the difference between string, micro, and central inverters
✓ Learn the basics of how to make smart solar decisions and how to protect yourself from making poor decisions regarding purchasing solar
✓ Understand the key points to why solar makes sense

What you need to start the course?

• A desire to understand how solar works
• A desire to understand how solar power systems interact with your utility
• A desire to know the difference between module types and manufacturers
• A desire to better understand options related to choosing proper solar modules, inverters, and racking for your application
• A desire to better understand financing options that may be available for solar power systems
• A desire to learn more than what you can typically find from a solar contractor’s website

Who is this course is made for?

• students
• homeowners
• business owners
• job seekers
• new solar contractors

Are there coupons or discounts for Introduction to Solar Power from a 12 year Solar Veteran! ? What is the current price?

The course costs $14.99. And currently there is a 25% discount on the original price of the course, which was $19.99. So you save $5 if you enroll the course now.
The average price is $18.0 of 80 Solar Energy courses. So this course is 17% cheaper than the average Solar Energy course on Udemy.

Will I be refunded if I'm not satisfied with the Introduction to Solar Power from a 12 year Solar Veteran! course?

YES, Introduction to Solar Power from a 12 year Solar Veteran! has a 30-day money back guarantee. The 30-day refund policy is designed to allow students to study without risk.

Are there any financial aid for this course?

Currently we could not find a scholarship for the Introduction to Solar Power from a 12 year Solar Veteran! course, but there is a $5 discount from the original price ($19.99). So the current price is just $14.99.

Who will teach this course? Can I trust Kevin Weinberg?

Kevin Weinberg has created 1 courses that got 127 reviews which are generally positive. Kevin Weinberg has taught 510 students and received a 3.9 average review out of 127 reviews. Depending on the information available, we think that Kevin Weinberg is an instructor that you can trust.
NABCEP Certified Solar Power Expert!
With over 9 years consulting with clients, designing and engineering solar power systems, and managing projects, I like to help those interested in solar get up to speed quickly. There’s a lot of new entrants into the industry and my background, from installing solar, designing systems and running crews, to estimating and sales gives me a unique overview of key aspects within the industry. I have had the pleasure of working with some of the best engineers, project managers and installers in the industry. I have designed and engineered over 200 systems, including residential, commercial, industrial and governmental solar power. Teams I have been a part of have designed and built projects that have won industry awards. I am also a solar consultant with AYS Power (At Your Service Power, Inc.).
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5.6

Classbaze Grade®

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Freshness

8.3

Popularity

7.5

Material

Platform: Udemy
Video: 42m
Language: English
Next start: On Demand

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