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Solar Photovoltaic: Foundation Course (EEC)

Offered by European Energy Centre,

This Solar Photovoltaic Foundation course is designed for any individual, student or professional intending to learn the foundations of Solar Photovoltaic equipment.

The course is taught by a leading University academic with over 30 years experience in the Solar Energy Industry with vast practical and theoretical expertise.

Participants will gain a thorough understanding of the foundations of Solar Photovoltaic and the course provides a platform for entry and progression into the solar energy industry.

The MOOC course comprises of 6 video lectures and accompanying course materials covering both theoretical and practical knowledge regarding the fundamentals of Solar Photovoltaic elements and cells as well as Solar Radiation and Semiconductors. The Video lessons are taken directly from live classroom training developed by university academics and experts in the field.

In order to receive the Certificate of Participation students will be required to complete one online Solar PV project

To sign up and enrol please follow these three simple steps:

Create your individual online user account at the EEC Academy http://academy-eec.co.uk/login/signup.php?

You will then receive an email to verify your account.

Login to your EEC Academy online account and click on the "Solar Photovoltaics: Foundation Course" at the bottom of the page.

When prompted. enter the enrolment key EEC35536

Study the course at your own pace. Participants have 1 month to complete the course at their own pace.

More info: http://academy-eec.co.uk/ or http://academy-eec.co.uk/login/signup.php?

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