5 Things You Should Know About Silicon PV Panels - Self Study

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Length: 1 module

Author: Dr. James Rand

Subjects: Solar: Design and Installation

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Description

In this free course, Dr. James Rand discusses the 5 things you should know about silicon PV panels.

Enjoy this 52-minute lecture, designed for...
--Installers
--Engineers and Technicians
--Electricians
--System Owners and EPC Management
--Financiers and Insurers
...and anyone who touches silicon-based PV panels!

Learning Objectives

Present key properties of modern panels
Highlight risky behavior that put PV performance panels at risk
Understand problems that lead to "hot spots" in modules
Review the proper handling of panels on the job site

Self-Paced Online Course

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Author

Dr. James Rand

Core Energy Works

Dr. James Rand has over 30 years of experience in the manufacturing, research, and development of solar energy products. His work spans the entire value chain, from raw materials to system level performance. His recent technical projects focused on testing and evaluation of solar modules for performance and long-term reliability. This work led to the formation of Core...[more]

Course Outline

5 Things You Should Know About Silicon PV Panels

5 Things You Should Know About Silicon PV Panels (Video)

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