Solar Energy System Fundamentals

Start Date End Date Venue Fees (US $)
05 Oct 2025 Dubai, UAE $ 3,900 Register

Solar Energy System Fundamentals

Introduction

Solar energy is recognized as the cleanest, most abundant form of energy we can use. Currently, we experience a boom in solar energy-related investments, both in mid and large scale. Both are consequences of the technological advances of the last decade that led to huge increases in utilization efficiency and the reduction of the cost of PV panels worldwide. This course explains solar energy principles, applications, research and the various solar energy technologies used.

Objectives

    • To understand solar energy principles
    • To understand the role of solar energy in sustainability
    • To learn all solar energy technologies
    • To learn PV [photo voltaic] technology
    • To understand the alternative methods for solar energy utilization

Training Methodology

The goals of each participant are discussed to ensure their needs are fulfilled, as far as possible. Questions are encouraged throughout, particularly at the daily wrap up sessions. This provides opportunities for participants to discuss specific issues and, if possible, find appropriate solutions. Case studies are employed to highlight particular points and appropriate video materials used to illustrate particular conditions.

Who Should Attend?

This course is a great match for:

  • Chemists, chemical engineers, electrical engineers that need to understand solar energy and PV technology
  • Investors, management members that need to understand solar energy and PV technology in terms of investment opportunities
  • Academics, active citizens that need to learn the latest developments and future trends of solar energy and PV technology

Course Outline

DAY 1:

  • Introduction to solar energy Global energy balances Solar cells
  • Photovoltaic [PV] technology

DAY 2:

  • Electrodynamics Solar radiation
  • Introduction to semiconductors
  • Electron hole pairs: generation and recombination Semiconductor junctions

DAY 3:

  • Solar cells elements Efficiency limits
  • Crystalline silicon solar cells
  • Thin-film solar cells
  • Third generation cells

DAY 4:

  • Introduction to PV systems Location optimization
  • PV systems components Design of a PV system Economics and ecology

DAY 5:

  • Solar thermal energy
  • Solar fuels

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