Diploma in Solar Energy Explore the enormous potential of solar energy and see how to make better use of sunlight with this free online course. This free online course gauges the potential of solar energy to satisfy the world's energy needs. We explain various phenomena related to the absorption of solar energy and the importance of maintaining the delicate balance of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere. We also study the background radiation of the universe and its characteristics and conclude by teaching you the photovoltaic process of capturing solar energy. What You Will Learn In This Free Course • Discuss the capacity of solar energy to satisfy worldwide energy needs • Calculate how much energy is coming from the sun and compare it to demand • Analyze solar radiation as the main source of renewable energy across the globe • Explain the Dyson sphere, a hypothetical megastructure that would allow taking full advantage of the light and thermal energy of the Sun • Define the electromagnetic spectrum, the distribution of the energy radiated by a light source, which is ordered by wavelength values • Describe how plants are ideal for absorbing the visible spectrum of electromagnetic radiation • Compare imaging concentrators and non–imaging concentrators • Discuss how to track the Sun and harness solar energy effectively • Analyze the importance and benefits of concentrators