Solar Energy and Solar Cells

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This course offers a review of renew-able energy (solar, winds, and tides) versus bio-energy (coal, oil, natural gas). The concept of light as electromagnetic radiation and pure energy as well as the concepts of converting sunlight into thermal energy will be discussed. Students will learn the semiconductor and electronic properties of solar cells, used to convert light into electricity. Secondary solar energy sources include solar Hydrogen and concentrator technology.