This course is designed to provide Electrical Contractors with a thorough understanding of how photovoltaics function, as well as, common materials that make up PV cells. This course details components from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Energy Basics website and Energy Savers website. This course explains solar radiation basics, the factors that affect it and the history and current importance of photovoltaic cells. It will explore the structure of crystalline silicon PV cells and the fundamentals of bandgap energy, detail the basics of semi-conductor function and identify the materials used to make PV cells and any specific processes, advantages, or drawbacks associated with those materials.

 (1) Technical Credit Hour or  (1) General Credit Hour

FL ECLB; Provider #0004941, Course #0800667

Course Syllabus