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Graduate Certificate in Solar Energy at Pennsylvania State University

Pennsylvania State University, United States

Programme overview

The graduate certificate in Solar Energy is designed for current and aspiring practitioners seeking advanced skills in resource assessment, project development, and system design for solar energy systems. The program is offered by the Department of Energy and Mineral Engineering through Penn State’s World Campus. Courses taken in the certificate program may be applied toward the Master of Professional Studies in Renewable Energy and Sustainability Systems (RESS) if the student has earned a B- or better in each course, subject to restrictions outlined in GCAC-309 Transfer Credit .

Faculty: The Graduate School  |  Duration: 6 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: University Park, PA, United States

What you will study

The certificate requires 6 credits. Courses include Solar Resource Assessment and Economics, Solar Project Development and Finance.

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Entry requirements

A background in engineering, physics, or systems science is strongly recommended.

Duration: 6 credits

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