Courses

Explore the Kubernetes Windows HostProcess Installer in this 41-minute Cloud Native Live session presented by the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF). Dive into the intricacies of this tool designed for Kubernetes environments, gaining insights into its functionality and implementation. Learn how the Windows HostProcess Installer enhances container management and deployment on Windows-based systems within Kubernetes clusters. Discover best practices, potential use cases, and the benefits of integrating this installer into your cloud-native infrastructure. Gain valuable knowledge to optimize your Kubernetes workflows and improve overall system performance in Windows environments.

Explore the features and capabilities of TouchDesigner's new installer in this informative 14-minute video guide. Learn about the differences between the Web and Full Installer options, understand suitable use cases for each, and discover how to modify your TouchDesigner installation to incorporate new libraries. Gain valuable insights into optimizing your setup process and enhancing your TouchDesigner experience with this comprehensive overview of the latest installation methods.

Explore the new Content Downloader for CrazyTalk Animator 2 in this 16-minute demonstration video. Learn how to easily install selected content on both Windows and Mac desktop computers with this enhanced cross-platform and cross-product content access tool. Discover the streamlined process for content lovers to acquire desired materials, and understand the importance of updating to the latest version 2.14 for optimal performance, whether you purchased from the Reallusion Store or the Mac App Store.

Explore solar thermal electricity and concentrating solar power (CSP) technology in this 20-minute lecture that provides essential foundational knowledge for understanding solar energy systems. Learn about the big picture of CSP technology, examine different types of concentrating solar power systems, and analyze their environmental impacts. Discover current trends and future outlook for solar thermal electricity generation. Gain insights into how CSP differs from photovoltaic solar systems and understand its role in the renewable energy landscape. The presentation covers the fundamental principles behind concentrating solar power, including how mirrors and lenses focus sunlight to generate heat for electricity production. Examine various CSP system configurations and their applications in utility-scale power generation. Analyze the environmental considerations and sustainability aspects of solar thermal technology. Review market trends, technological developments, and the future prospects for concentrating solar power in the global energy transition.

Solar Energy technologies are among the leading renewable energy technologies to help our society to transform our energy systems and meet climate change mitigation goals. If you are new to these technologies and looking for an introduction to solar energy, this is the program for you! The experts from Delft University of Technology set up this program to help professionals, entrepreneurs and enthusiastic learners to obtain the basic knowledge to take their first steps in the solar energy sector. It will also support local entrepreneurs who wish to improve the access to electricity in their communities and seek the knowledge to deploy a PV system. In the program Solar Energy, you will learn to design a complete photovoltaic (PV) system for any application and location. This program introduces the technology that converts solar energy into electricity. The role of solar energy in both the energy transition towards a sustainable future and climate change mitigation will be discussed in detail. The physical principle of the PV energy conversion together with the design rules for a solar cell are introduced. These design rules are applied on the various PV technologies from cell up to module level. We will also highlight various metrics related to performance, costs, reliability and circularity that will be used to evaluate the advantages and limitations of different PV technologies and its applications. The program’s level is equivalent to a Bachelor’s level course and will provide you with an excellent first step that could prepare you for more advanced programs like the MicroMasters Solar Energy Engineering.

Discover a simplified and flexible approach to installing on-premise OpenShift clusters in this 16-minute conference talk from DevConf.CZ 2023. Explore the Agent-based installer, powered by Assisted Installer technology, which focuses on disconnected or air-gapped environments. Learn how to create a single bootable ISO containing all necessary information for automatic deployment of cluster nodes without a dedicated provisioning host. Gain insights into the new installation method, understand its target use cases, and walk through the main steps of a typical deployment. Speaker Andrea Fasano introduces this innovative OpenShift installer subcommand, offering a streamlined solution for OpenShift setup.

This course is for existing CBRS Certified Professional Installers who want to renew their certification. You will find practical information about the re-certification process and how to install your new certificate as well as all the modules in the basic CBRS Certification training material. No exam is required to renew the certification. Upon completing the course , you will receive your CPI credentials and your new certificate will be automatically registered with WinnForum. If you are new to CBRS or want to get certified for the first time check out our Become a CBRS Professional Installer course .

Explore the future of Linux installation with Agama, the upcoming web-based installer for openSUSE and SUSE distributions, in this 35-minute conference talk from DevConf.CZ 2024. Discover the reasons behind developing a new installer and delve into its key features, including automatic installation with scripting support, advanced partitioning, and transactional systems support. Gain insights into the technical aspects of Agama, involving Ruby, Rust, and React, and learn about the decision to transition from Cockpit to a custom HTTP-based solution. Join speaker Josef Reidinger for an in-depth look at this next-generation Linux installer that promises to revolutionize the installation process for openSUSE and SUSE distributions.

Explore the intricate connections between solar models, solar neutrinos, and helioseismology in this comprehensive 50-minute lecture by F. Villante at the Galileo Galilei Institute. Delve into the fundamental principles governing our understanding of the Sun's internal structure and dynamics, examining how solar neutrinos provide crucial insights into stellar processes. Investigate the role of helioseismology in validating and refining solar models, and discover how these interconnected fields contribute to our knowledge of stellar physics and the Sun's evolution.

This course has been retired and transitioned into the _ Professional Certificate in Solar Energy _ === In the third edition of Solar Energy, you will learn to design a complete photovoltaic system. This course introduces the technology that converts solar energy into electricity, heat and solar fuels with a main focus on electricity generation. Photovoltaic (PV) devices are presented as advanced semiconductor devices that deliver electricity directly from sunlight. The emphasis is on understanding the working principle of a solar cell, fabrication of solar cells, PV module construction and the design of a PV system. You will gain a greater understanding of the principles of the photovoltaic conversion— the conversion of light into electricity. This course explores the advantages, limitations and challenges of different solar cell technologies, such as crystalline silicon solar cell technology, thin film solar cell technologies and the latest novel solar cell concepts as studied on lab-scale. We will discuss the specifications of solar modules and demonstrate how to design a complete solar system for any particular application. Education Method The class will consist of a collection of eight to twelve minute lecture videos, exercises, assignments and exams. Specified assignments and the three exams will determine the final grade. The new textbook on “Solar Energy, basics, technology and systems” from the Delft University of Technology will be available for the students on-line and free of charge. Your course staff will encourage and challenge you to learn from, and interact with, your fellow students by helping each other and sharing ideas and best practices, in the course forum. We were happy to see the incredible number of interesting student videos on solar energy systems from all over the world in the previous edition of this course. Professor Smets was the first ever recipient of the edX Prize for Exceptional Contributions to Online Teaching and Learning. His previous online courses attracted over 150,000 students worldwide, who were inspired to take their first steps in the transition to renewable energy.

Dive into a comprehensive lecture on solar energy, exploring its competitive economics, technological advancements, and industry landscape. Learn about solar resources, photovoltaic (PV) systems including bifacial PV, capacity factors, degradation rates, and balance of system components. Examine tracking systems, industry growth trends, and manufacturing processes. Understand various solar categories, government policies such as Investment Tax Credits and Production Tax Credits, and their impact on the solar market. Analyze solar deployment by state, the Duck Curve phenomenon, and off-grid PV applications. Investigate the environmental impact and land use considerations of solar installations. Conclude with an in-depth look at the economics of solar PV, equipping you with a thorough understanding of this rapidly evolving renewable energy sector.

Learn about installer package functionality across operating systems and discover how adversaries exploit them in this technical webinar featuring MITRE ATT&CK® macOS and Linux specialist Cat Self. Explore methods for investigating installer package contents, implement defensive strategies against malicious installers, and gain insights from Cat's experience as a former red teamer and military intelligence professional. Dive deep into MSIX installers and their security implications while getting practical tips for defending against installer-based threats. Master the essential knowledge needed to identify, analyze, and protect against malicious installer packages that target different operating systems.

Explore the groundbreaking capabilities of the Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope in this 46-minute roundtable discussion from the AGU22 Fall Meeting. Delve into the telescope's potential to unravel the mysteries behind solar storms and other solar phenomena. Learn how this powerful research facility complements existing ground, aircraft-based, and space-based instruments in solar observation. Discover plans for coordinated solar observations during the 2023 and 2024 solar eclipses, which promise to reveal unprecedented details about magnetic structures connecting the sun's surface and corona. Gain insights from experts at NSF, NOAA, and NASA as they discuss the telescope's impact on solar research and potential discoveries about our sun. Featuring speakers Carrie Black from NSF, Elsayed Talaat from NOAA, and Nicholeen Viall from NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, this roundtable offers a comprehensive look at the future of solar astronomy.

Explore the future of Flutter in Ubuntu with this insightful Desktop Indaba talk. Join Heather and the Community Team as they welcome Canonicalers Daniel Bungert and JP Nurmi to discuss the upcoming Flutter installer. Discover what Flutter is, how to learn it, and its implementation on Linux. Gain valuable insights into building Dart Flutter modules, overcoming challenges, and the new installer's features. Delve into topics such as dark themes and engage with a Q&A session. Perfect for developers and Ubuntu enthusiasts interested in the latest advancements in Flutter integration.

This course gives you an introduction to the fundamentals of solar power as it applies to solar panel system installations. You will learn to compare solar energy to other energy resources and explain how solar panels, or photovoltaics (PV for short), convert sunlight to electricity. You will be able to identify the key components needed in a basic photovoltaic (solar panel) system, such as is found on a house or building, and explain the function of each component in the system. You will also learn how to calculate the electrical demand of a building, how to reduce the overall demand, and then how to design a solar panel system that can meet that annual demand at a given location. You will also compare the different types of pricing models that are being used and key regulatory considerations for grid tied systems (where a house or building is connected to the electrical grid and also generates electricity from solar panels). A capstone design project that entails both the simple audit of a building to determine demand, and a selection of components to design a solar panel system to meet that demand.

In this first course in the program Solar Energy you will be introduced to the technology that converts solar energy into electricity. The role of solar energy in both the energy transition towards a sustainable future and the improvement of the electricity access in specific regions in the world will be discussed in detail. Solar energy is the technology among all sectors with the potential to result in the largest net reduction in CO2 emissions at the lowest costs by 2030. The merits of solar energy in reference to other renewable electricity generation technologies will be analysed and we will discuss the important metrics related to performance, costs, reliability and circularity of solar energy. You will be introduced to the solar spectrum and irradiance on earth. The physical principle of the PV energy conversion using semiconductor materials are discussed, including the light excitation of charge carriers, charge carrier transport, separation and collection. The physics of the interaction of light with matter will be covered. The design of a solar cell is a complex interplay between the spectral utilisation, light management and electrical properties of the device. In this course you will be introduced to the optical and electrical design rules, the equivalent electrical circuit of a solar cell and parameters that determine the performance of a solar cell.

In the second course of the Solar Energy program, you will apply the design rules for a solar cell, mastered in the first course, on various photovoltaic (PV) technologies from cell up to module level. You will be introduced to crystalline silicon, the leading technology on the market. We will cover the manufacturing process from sand to cell and from cell to module, as well as high-efficiency concepts. You will also be familiarized with thin-film PV technologies, which are an alternative to crystalline silicon technology (III-V semiconductor materials, thin-film silicon, and chalcogenides like CdTe and CIGS, organics and perovskites materials will be covered.) The device architectures and processing methods of the PV technologies will be reviewed as well as novel future concepts for going beyond the conventional limits. Finally, various metrics will be applied to compare different PV technologies. These are related to performance, costs, reliability and you will be able to evaluate the advantages and limitations of different PV technologies and their applications.

In the third course of the program Solar Energy, you will learn to design a complete photovoltaic (PV) system for any application and location, from utility scale solar farms to residential scale systems. For these scales, both grid-connected and stand-alone solutions will be examined. The operation and design of PV modules will be taught with respect to various aspects, including shading resilience, interconnection architectures, temperature dependence, mono- versus bi-facial and recyclability. We will also review the function and operation of common components of PV Systems, such as inverters, DC-DC converters, maximum power point trackers, charge controllers and batteries. We will focus on the interaction of these components with both the photovoltaic modules and the grid. Batteries’ parameters and the role of the charge controller within the system will be covered as well. The selection of the right inverter among different types will be discussed along with various methods of maximal power point tracking. Considering the losses caused by the different components, the overall efficiency of energy conversion of the system will be discussed. We will also go back to metrics introduced in the first course and discuss the techno-economic-environmental performance of PV systems: their levelized-costs of electricity, return on financial investments, energy payback time and energy return on energy investment. Environmental considerations concerning PV systems will be discussed as well. Finally, alternative routes to convert solar energy will be explored such as solar thermal systems. The principles of solar-to-heat conversion and heat storage will be introduced.

Solar energy technology use is expanding rapidly. The Solar Photovoltaic (PV) sector is the largest and fastest growing renewable energy employer worldwide with an increasing need for experts that can support this growth. In this MicroMasters program you will gain the knowledge and skills needed to pursue a career in the solar energy field and become a successful solar energy professional. This program will teach you what is expected from solar experts, and will prepare you for employment in various capacities including: Systems design and engineering Solar systems installation Device fabrication and characterization QA and reliability testing Project management and consultancy as well as (technical) sales The program includes diverse learning activities, including videos, readings, exercises and real-world applications. You will be guided through the content in an inspiring, hands-on, but rigorous manner. It is designed so knowledge is built gradually. We therefore recommend that students follow the courses in the suggested order. However, you may choose to enroll in any course of your choice based on your background knowledge or experience. The program is taught by photovoltaics research experts from TU Delft with many years of experience working with industry partners. Among these experts is Professor Arno Smets, the first ever recipient of the edX Prize for Exceptional Contributions to Online Teaching and Learning.

Solar energy technology use is expanding rapidly. The Solar Photovoltaic (PV) sector is the largest and fastest growing renewable energy employer worldwide with an increasing need for experts that can support this growth. In this MicroMasters program you will gain the knowledge and skills needed to pursue a career in the solar energy field and become a successful solar energy professional. This program will teach you what is expected from solar experts, and will prepare you for employment in various capacities including: Systems design and engineering Solar systems installation Device fabrication and characterization QA and reliability testing Project management and consultancy as well as (technical) sales The program includes diverse learning activities, including videos, readings, exercises and real-world applications. You will be guided through the content in an inspiring, hands-on, but rigorous manner. It is designed so knowledge is built gradually. We therefore recommend that students follow the courses in the suggested order. However, you may choose to enroll in any course of your choice based on your background knowledge or experience. The program is taught by photovoltaics research experts from TU Delft with many years of experience working with industry partners. Among these experts is Professor Arno Smets, the first ever recipient of the edX Prize for Exceptional Contributions to Online Teaching and Learning.