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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


  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Renewable Energy Technology Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Electrical Power, Engineering, Sustainable Technologies, Electric Power Systems, Thermal Management, Basic Electrical Systems, Environmental Issue, Physics, Mechanics, Emerging Technologies

    ★ 4.8 (801) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University at Buffalo

    Solar Energy Codes, Permitting and Zoning

    Skills you'll gain: Building Codes, Construction Inspection, Electrical Systems, Electrical Safety, Architectural Engineering, Land Development, Design Reviews, Submittals (Construction), System Requirements

    ★ 4.7 (140) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Solar Power Sensors

    Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Electrical Power, Electronic Components, Semiconductors, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Systems, System Monitoring, Energy and Utilities, Safety Assurance, Environmental Monitoring, Control Systems, Manufacturing Processes

    ★ 4.6 (7) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Building Energy Systems Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: HVAC, Building Services Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Building Design, Energy and Utilities, Climate Change Mitigation, Mechanical Engineering, Civil and Architectural Engineering, Construction, Architecture and Construction, Architectural Design, Design Strategies

    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • T

    Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

    Hydrogen: Key Concepts and Use in Green Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Technologies, Production Process, Mathematical Modeling, Materials science, Engineering Calculations, Research Reports, Case Studies

    ★ 4.7 (15) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Renewable Power and Electricity Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Electric Power Systems, Electrical Power, Energy and Utilities, Basic Electrical Systems, Systems Of Measurement, Sustainable Technologies, Case Studies, Reliability, Market Dynamics, Emerging Technologies, Scalability, Systems Integration, Capacity Management

    ★ 4.7 (303) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Semiconductor Physics

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electrical Engineering, Materials science, Electronic Components, Physics, Electronics, Applied Mathematics

    ★ 4.4 (301) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • T

    Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

    Organic Solar Cells - Theory and Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Testing, Materials science, Sustainable Technologies, Chemistry, Manufacturing Processes, Electrical Power, Product Lifecycle Management, Technical Standard, Product Testing

    ★ 4.7 (1.2K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • É

    École normale supérieure

    Ecological and Energy Transitions in Southern Countries

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Economic Development, Environmental Science, Energy and Utilities, Governance, Environment, Sustainability Reporting, Climate Change Mitigation, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Policy, Finance, Advocacy, Economics, Lobbying, Public Policies

    ★ 4.8 (43) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • M

    MathWorks

    Power Conversion for Electronic Devices

    Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Electrical Power, Electrical Systems, Electronic Systems, Electrical Engineering, Electric Power Systems, Three-Phase, Electronics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Basic Electrical Systems, Hardware Design, System Design and Implementation, Engineering Design Process, Design Specifications

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Conversión energética: Innovación, análisis y comunidades

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Climate Change Mitigation, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Technologies, Electric Power Systems, Environmental Issue, Systems Analysis, Systems Thinking, Community Development, Simulations, Case Studies, Decision Support Systems, Transaction Processing, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University at Buffalo

    Energy Production, Distribution & Safety

    Skills you'll gain: Personal protective equipment, Electrical Substation, Electrical Power, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Systems, Environmental Regulations, Energy and Utilities, Basic Electrical Systems, Oil and Gas, Safety Training, Electrical Equipment, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Hazard Analysis, Workforce Development, Billing, Sustainable Development, Safety Standards, Sustainable Technologies, Supply Chain, Regulatory Affairs

    ★ 4.7 (11K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular solar energy courses

  • Renewable Energy Technology Fundamentals: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Solar Energy Codes, Permitting and Zoning: University at Buffalo
  • Solar Power Sensors: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Building Energy Systems Engineering: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Hydrogen: Key Concepts and Use in Green Technologies: Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
  • Renewable Power and Electricity Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Semiconductor Physics: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Organic Solar Cells - Theory and Practice: Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
  • Ecological and Energy Transitions in Southern Countries: École normale supérieure
  • Power Conversion for Electronic Devices: MathWorks

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