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Modules 1
Welcome to this course. This is a prerequisite to the Wavetra Energy Academy real life practical sessions. In this course you will learn all you need to know about renewable energy and solar power isntallation. But because this is a practical course, we advice you take real life practical session at Wavetra Energy Academy for at least five days. Visit www.wavetra.com/academy for more information.
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Renewable Energy Introduction 05 minLecture1.1
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How do solar panels work? 07 minLecture1.2
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Understanding solar charge controllers 40 minLecture1.3
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Understanding Solar panel types and characteristics 12 minLecture1.4
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Lesson 4: Solar panel power system sizing and design 05 hourLecture1.5
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Electrical SafetyLecture1.6
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How to install/mount solar panels on the roof 40 minLecture1.7
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Final – Real life practical sessions and certification 05 minLecture1.8
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Quiz 1
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Simple test 1 questionQuiz2.1
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Renewable Energy Introduction
What is Renewable Energy?
Renewable Energy as the name implies is an energy that can be renewed. According to the official U.S Energy Information and Administration, Renewable Energy is:
Renewable energy is energy from sources that are naturally replenishing but flow-limited; renewable resources are virtually inexhaustible in duration but limited in the amount of energy that is available per unit of time.
The above definition alone describes the source of renewable energy which is identified as ‘natural’ and also shows that renewable energy has the ability to replenish itself. So we can say that renewable energy, unlike other sources of energy is inexhaustible.
Common sources of renewable Energy:
There are many sources of renewable energy but the most common source is:
- Solar
- Wind (Also a type of solar)
- Hydro
- Geothermal
- Biomass.
In this course, we are going to focus on solar as a source of renewable energy.
Before we round up in the first lesson, use the next 3:16 minutes to watch an introduction to Renewable Energy by National Geographic.