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Solar Resource Assessment in Desert Climates
- Self-paced
- Free Access
- Fee-based Certificate
- 7 Sequences
- Advanced Level
Course details
Syllabus
Module 0:Getting Started
Module 1: Components of Solar Radiation and Solar Spectrum
Module 2: Assessment and Forecasting of Ground Irradiation, Monitoring of Air Quality, Meteorology and Challenges in Harsh Climates
Module 3: Site Selection Considerations for PV System Applications
Module 4: Assessing the Effect of Atmospheric Aerosols on Surface Irradiation
Module 5: Cost of Energy from PV Technology in Hot Desert Environments
Module 6: Techno- Economic Models of PV Technology Diffusion in Fossil-Fuel Rich Countries
Module 7: Consolidate yourLearning
Prerequisite
University level mathematics and physics.
Instructors
Dr. Luis Pomares (Ex HBKU)
Research Scientist
Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute, Hamad Bin Khalifa University
Dr. Christos Fountoukis
Senior Research Scientist
Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute and College of Science and Engineering, Hamad Bin Khalifa University
Dr. Amir Abdallah
Scientist
Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute, Hamad Bin Khalifa University
Dr. Benjamin Figgis
Research Program Manager
Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute, Hamad Bin Khalifa University
Dr. Antonio Sanfilippo
Chief Scientist
Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute, Hamad Bin Khalifa University
Prof. Nouar Tabet (Ex HBKU)
Chief Scientist (Former)
Hamad Bin Khalifa University
Ahmer Baloch
Teaching Assistant
Hamad Bin Khalifa University
Mohammed Ayoub
Air Quality and Climate Change Portfolio Lead
Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute, Hamad Bin Khalifa University
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