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Module 2 of “Solar Principals, FSEAP-1”.
This module goes over the fundamentals of solar technologies, both photovoltaic and thermal water heating. We look back at the history of solar power, from ancient times to the present. You will learn about the policies and regulations governing the use of solar energy in the state of Florida. We will discuss the solar market growth and its trends. Finally we will take a step back and look at the big picture and ask “Why Solar”, while learning the methods for measuring and understanding a solar system.

02-01 – Solar Technologies

Parts

02-01-01- Solar Radiation 02-01-02 – Solar Thermal 02-01-03 – Photovoltaics 02-01-04 – Further Study – Solar Technologies 02-01-05 – Final Quiz – Solar Technologies

02-02 – Solar History

Parts

02-02-01 – The Beginning 02-02-02 – The Rise of Solar Thermal 02-02-03 – Photovoltaic Discoveries 02-02-04 – Rise of the Solar Industry 02-02-05 – New PV Technologies 02-02-06 – Further Study – Solar History 02-02-07 – Final Quiz – Solar History

02-03 – Solar Policy and Regulation

Parts

02-03-01 – Solar Policy and Utility Regulation 02-03-02 – Local Regulations and the Florida Solar Rights Law 02-03-03 – Regulatory Infrastructure 02-03-04 – Further Study – Solar Policy and Regulation 02-03-05 – Final Quiz – Solar Policy and Regulation

02-04 – Market Growth and Trends

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02-04-01 – Market Growth and Trends 02-04-02- Further Study – Market Growth and Trends 02-04-03 – Final Quiz – Market Growth and Trends

02-05 – The Big Picture

Parts

02-05-01 – Why Solar? 02-05-02 – Ohms Law and the Power Formula 02-05-03 – Measuring Electric Usage and Efficiency 02-05-04 – Load Analysis 02-05-05 – Further Study – The Big Picture 02-05-06 – Final Quiz – The Big Picture

Module 2 – Introduction to Solar Energy