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Description
In this course we review all new and developing solar energy (thermal and PV) technologies to date. We analyze the potential of each technology from technical and marketing point of view, and discuss the related logistics, political, regulatory, legal, safety, insurance, financial, and investment issues and factors affecting their implementation in the world’s energy markets.
The goals are to:
- Review the new and developing solar technologies
- Prioritize the different technologies in terms of feasibility for future use
- Analyze the key issues and factors affecting each solar technology,
- Review 21st century solar power plants' life cycle and related issues,
- Estimate the marketing potential of each new technology
Flexible Online Training for Industry Professionals
This is a self-study, self-paced online course. You can begin instantly upon enrollment and complete the course materials at your own pace.
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Earn A Certificate of Completion
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Author
Anco Blazev
CTO, SolarTech of Arizona
Mr. Anco Blazev is a Chem. E. with 35+ years of hands-on experience in the U.S. solar and semiconductor industries. Starting as a Process Engineer in a solar cells and PV modules manufacturing plant in Santa Barbara, CA, he has worked at several small and large solar energy and semiconductor components manufacturing companies in the capacity of: Process Engineer, Field...[more]
Course Outline
21st Century Solar Technologies
Introduction (Video - 05:59 minutes)
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