Solar energy science and technology

This course introduces humanity's harnessing of the sun and how we can use it to provide our energy needs. The course will cover the history and development of solar architecture over thousands of years, the arrival of photovoltaics and solar cells, the science behind their operation, and provide a glimpse into future advanced solar PV technologies. Includes a practical in the Department of Materials Science and Metallurgy (2.6km, c.30 mins walk, or c.25 mins bus/walk).