Solar Energy Technology is the one of fastestgrowing technology in the world. From having small scale niche applications adecade ago, it is becoming one of the mainstream sources of energy. However, because of lack of knowledge and training, many of us areunaware in best utilizing solar energy systems and this includes many solarproduct suppliers. This lack of knowledge is often on display in theform of wrongly oriented PV panels. As a result, the PVsystem output is greatly reduced. Poorly designed systems alsoincrease the cost of installation.
This course on solar energy technology for businesswas designed mainly for people who would like to start a solar energy productbusiness, but do not have the technical knowledge to do so. This course canalso benefit someone who wants to become the end user of solar energy.
The course will help you identify the rightproducts for yourself or customers/ clients. It will help you designthe systems correctly to meet customer’srequirement. Currently, bulk of the solar energy productbusinesses are operated by people who have little understanding of optimizationof solar energy systems. And therefore many solar products are sold and systemsare designed that either do not meet customers demand or do it veryinefficiently.
This course will not only help in bridging theknowledge gap but also give you an edge over other solar product suppliersin the market.
How is the course structured?
The course is divided into four sections. Thelargest section of the course is related to understanding the nature of solarenergy and how to best harness it.
Later sections explore two of the main solarproducts i.e. Solar Photo-voltaic and Solar Water Heaters. The course alsotouches on solar desalination, which will become an important technologyin the future because of fresh water shortage.
Practical considerations for installing solarcollectors have also been explored.
The course is delivered in the form of whiteboardanimation videos. It should be noted that whiteboard animation is deemed as oneof the most engaging ways of delivering lectures.
The development of whiteboard animations takessignificantly more time compared to simple PowerPoints with voiceovers. Quizzeshave been added to test students’ knowledge and notes, useful website links andcharts have been made available in the resources section.
Who should take this course?
This course is for all levels and can be completedby anyone with basic knowledge of science. You should also have the ability tocalculations of simple equations. Other than that, curiosity and interest inthe field of solar energy will help you gain the most out of this course.
The content tries to remain focused on morepractical considerations rather than delving into more academic details.
It is hoped that through this course, thestudents will not only be able to benefit themselves but alsobenefit the community around them in using solar energy. They will be ableto provide consultancy to customers and even land themselves a job with their localsolar product supplier.
This is a truly empowering course that will open up new vistas andopportunities for you to explore.
