Solar Energy Overview - Technology, Trends, and Environmental Impact
Offered By: Stanford University via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore a comprehensive lecture on solar energy, covering its harnessing methods and importance in the energy system. Delve into solar PV technology, examining its growth trends, environmental impacts, and economic aspects. Learn from Kirsten Stasio, Adjunct Lecturer at Stanford University and CEO of Nevada Clean Energy Fund, as she provides an in-depth overview of solar energy's role in addressing climate change and sustainability issues. Gain insights into the latest developments in solar PV, including its rapid growth, technological advancements, and environmental considerations. Understand the economic factors driving solar energy adoption and its potential for future energy systems. Enhance your energy literacy and equip yourself with knowledge to make informed decisions about renewable energy sources.
Syllabus
Introduction and Significance
Solar PV Technology
Solar PV Growth Trends
Solar PV Environmental Impact
Solar PV Economics
Taught by
Stanford Understand Energy
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