About this course
Welcome to solar! Enroll in this training to learn about solar technology, the business, finance, technical and engineering sides of solar, and the emerging renewable energy market.
Amory Lovins, founder of the Rocky Mountain Institute, has called Scott Sklar, "a walking encyclopedia of renewable energy knowledge". This course will help you see the big picture for renewable energy, but also teaches the technical basics.
Learning Objectives
- Learn about the solar market in the United States
- Learn how solar technology works
- Learn how solar power systems are created, financed, developed, and maintained over their 20- to 30-year lifetime
- Learn the nuances of the different solar markets: behind-the-meter applications including residential, commercial, and industrial projects to multi-megawatt utility-scale projects
- Learn about the emerging market for energy storage technology and microgrids and how these innovations are changing the energy landscape
This course is included in this bundle
Course outline
7 modules
8 - 10 hours to complete
7:22 hours
of video lectures
Module 1 • 3 assignments
RENEWABLE ENERGY OVERVIEW PART I - INTRODUCTION
Module 1 • 3 assignments
RENEWABLE ENERGY OVERVIEW PART I - INTRODUCTION
Loading assignments…
Module 2 • 7 assignments
RENEWABLE ENERGY OVERVIEW PART II - ENERGY SUBSIDIES: GOVERNMENT & FINANCE
Module 2 • 7 assignments
RENEWABLE ENERGY OVERVIEW PART II - ENERGY SUBSIDIES: GOVERNMENT & FINANCE
Loading assignments…
Module 3 • 2 assignments
RENEWABLE ENERGY OVERVIEW PART III - TECHNOLOGIES OVERVIEW
Module 3 • 2 assignments
RENEWABLE ENERGY OVERVIEW PART III - TECHNOLOGIES OVERVIEW
Loading assignments…
Module 4 • 17 assignments
INTRODUCTION TO SOLAR ENGINEERING
Module 4 • 17 assignments
INTRODUCTION TO SOLAR ENGINEERING
Topics for this week include: An introduction to solar technology, photovoltaics, hybrid systems, net metering, and energy storage.
Loading assignments…
Module 5 • 5 assignments
PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM ISSUES AND INTRODUCTION TO SOLAR FINANCE
Module 5 • 5 assignments
PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM ISSUES AND INTRODUCTION TO SOLAR FINANCE
Topics for this week include: Power purchase agreements (PPAs), leasing, lending, the state of the art, environmental drivers, the Clean Air Act, climate change, and funds.
Loading assignments…
Module 6 • 8 assignments
STORAGE, INTERCONNECTION AND MICROGRIDS
Module 6 • 8 assignments
STORAGE, INTERCONNECTION AND MICROGRIDS
Topics for this week include: Codes and standards (UL, NABCEP, SRCC), local permitting studies, house value studies, remote diagnostics, quick deploy systems, modular and inter-operable systems, aesthetics, and blending with high-value energy efficiency and other renewables.
Loading assignments…
Author
Scott Sklar
President, The Stella Group
Scott Sklar runs a clean energy technology optimization and strategic policy firm, The Stella Group, Ltd, which he founded in 1995 and came on full time to lead in 1999. The firm facilitates clean distributed energy projects for commercial, industrial, and military applications. The firm specializes in blending technologies and financing projects, as well as assisting...
Frequently asked questions
Full FAQHow does this course work?
This is a free course. Enroll today and get access to all of the materials instantly. The lecture video and other materials are available any time.
How long do I have access to the materials?
For free courses there is no guarantee for how long the course materials will be available.
Is there a certificate of completion?
Certificates of completion are only provided to HeatSpring Membership subscribers. This course has not been approved by any credentialing organizations (NABCEP, AIA, USGBC etc) for Continuing Education Credits (CEUs). This course is for self education purposes only and completion does not indicate a level of professional expertise or credential.
Can I register multiple people?
Yes, this is a free course so you can share this page with other people from your team.