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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.


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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

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    Politecnico di Milano

    Modelling and measuring the Energy Transition

    Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Environmental Science, Sustainable Development, Mathematical Modeling, Sustainable Engineering, Systems Thinking, Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Case Studies, Accounting, Open Source Technology

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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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    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

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    221 reviews

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    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Biochemical Principles of Energy Metabolism

    Skills you'll gain: Physiology, Endocrinology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Pathology, Biology, Nutrition and Diet, Chronic Diseases, Oncology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

    Hydrogen: Key Concepts and Use in Green Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Technologies, Mathematical Modeling, Materials science, Cost Estimation, Research Reports, Case Studies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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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

    4.6
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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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    Politecnico di Milano

    Energy management for real estate. Methods and digital tools

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Case Studies, Property Management, Building Services Engineering, Facility Management, Real Estate, Thermal Management, Sustainable Architecture, HVAC, Digital Assets, Auditing, Simulation and Simulation Software, Data-Driven Decision-Making

    4.5
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    Universidad de los Andes

    Energía total: Producción, transporte y almacenamiento

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Thermal Management, Transportation Operations, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Technologies, Oil and Gas, Sustainable Engineering, Electric Power Systems, Production Process, Materials science, Emerging Technologies

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Semiconductor Physics

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

    Build toward a degree

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    Caltech

    The Science of the Solar System

    Skills you'll gain: Science and Research, Research, Physical Science, Scientific Methods, Life Sciences, Environmental Science, Physics, Water Resources, Advanced Mathematics, Chemistry, Environment, Biology

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

  • Thermodynamique : applications: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Modelling and measuring the Energy Transition: Politecnico di Milano
  • Sustainability of Social-Ecological Systems: the Nexus between Water, Energy and Food: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Energy, Environment, and Everyday Life: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Biochemical Principles of Energy Metabolism: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Hydrogen: Key Concepts and Use in Green Technologies: Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
  • Thermodynamique : fondements: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Energy Justice: Fostering More Equitable Energy Futures: Dartmouth College
  • Energy management for real estate. Methods and digital tools: Politecnico di Milano
  • Energía total: Producción, transporte y almacenamiento: Universidad de los Andes

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