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Learner Reviews & Feedback for Photovoltaic solar energy by École Polytechnique

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About the Course

The course is an introduction to the photovoltaic (PV) applications in the general mix energetic context dominated by climate warming mitigation. The various uses of solar energy are firstly presented before a short description of the principle of the direct solar photon conversion into electricity (PV). The various PV technologies are reviewed in the current context dominated by crystalline silicon cells. The perspectives of the various technologies are then analysed in terms of R&D investments. From a more scientific point of view the basis of the solar cell operation is presented from the solar spectrum characteristics. The fundamentals of PV conversion are summarized. In particular the various sources of the conversion efficiency limitations are reviewed. The solar PV systems, from cells to grids, are also addressed, with a particular emphasis on the challenges of grid-integration of PV and the development of storage technologies. The environmental and social impacts of PV are compared to the competing energy sources. Generally PV is at advantage as referred to other fossil or renewable sources. Finally the fast evolution of economics and financing of PV is presented together with the current key players, mostly Asian companies....

Top reviews

ZY

Apr 17, 2020

Very good overview of solar energy and practical knowledge .

also a lot of details on how the technology works.

I am glad that i completed the course

RS

Sep 15, 2019

I am glad that i completed the course even i am busy and i summed up some knowledge on Photovoltaic and its development and importance in future.

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By Waqas A

Jun 11, 2019

Nice course with interesting information regarding photovoltaic solar energy. The course provides me a good knowledge on PV from global perspective.

By Fernando M

Nov 11, 2021

Es un buen curso con un panorama general muy interesante, podría profundizar un poco sobre el cálculo fotovoltaicos y su pertinencia en general

By Romain d S

Jun 6, 2020

Cours bien dispensé mais qui se penche plus sur les aspects techniques, très bien explicités. Ne convient pas à tout le monde.

By Ibrahima N

Jan 15, 2024

A good course motivates you to do the research, the experience. Communication in English is also very important. Thank you

By suriya i

Sep 25, 2021

Please provide sufficient lectures for test problems so it will be helpful for solving and understand the problems

By ANKISH V R

Apr 30, 2020

Try to add more information in the videos of you are asking questions regarding to some formula or phenomenon.

By Alberto B

Mar 6, 2020

Excellent overview on Solar Energy matters and renewables in general, it was really an eye opening experience.

By RAKESH U

May 28, 2020

I got some unseen sights of photovoltaics that has cleared all my doubts.

By Romain D

Jan 21, 2021

Excellent, would be amazing to have a pdf with all the formulae

By Sardar H P

Jun 6, 2020

Quizzes are different from topics and accent isn't clear enough

By Daniel D

Oct 11, 2018

Some questions have problems and it needs more exercises

By Sourav B

Jan 11, 2020

Good course, basics of Photovoltaics are well discussed

By Anirudha B

Jul 30, 2020

Maths are not related & no formula sheet was provided.

By vishwajit k

Aug 17, 2020

tough quiz of load factor but completed nice course.

By Hernán L

Dec 11, 2019

The most dificult part was understand the teacher.

By ANKIT V D

Jun 21, 2020

Very well explanation and video content.

By Djamel

Apr 24, 2020

Good, it contains a lot off informations

By soniya a

Jul 8, 2020

It was a nice course, I enjoyed it.

By Emilio j J A

May 2, 2021

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By SRAVANI D K

Sep 3, 2020

It's so nice to learn

By Reshi J

Jan 21, 2019

The course was good

By Mahir P

Jul 17, 2020

excellent course

By elsayed r

Jul 1, 2019

very good

By RAGHAV R

Apr 15, 2018

Online course on "Photovoltaic Solar Energy" is a good introductory course on Solar PV systems. This course does not go into much details or intricacies of the topic, giving just a sound overview of the World energy scenario, components of solar tech, PV cells and modules and future trends. A great number of facts, figures and charts relating to the discussion topic are presented in lectures. However, there are times when the instructor is not very clear in his lecture (French-English tone), and here English subtitles come to the rescue. The course lacks involvement of moderators/instructors beyond the pre-recorded lectures. There could be a few docs containing crucial factual and theoretical aspects that could be downloaded by those enrolled in the course. A great scope for improvement in this course.

By Claire J

Jun 24, 2019

This is a good introductory course on Photovoltaics, however, I believe much more explanation is required for the topics. Students are left to do research on their own to bridge the gap. The quiz questions are not written clearly and in some cases contain errors, further confusing students. This course would be excellent if the material was further developed and the concepts were linked more clearly (again with additional information). Overall, I think the course needs a bit of an overhaul. It's a great draft course but to become a truly value-added course to the learner, some work needs to be done.