CHERRYPICKERDe Anza College
E S 51A
Solar Energy Systems · 4 units
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- De Anza catalogcourse record · 2025-2026
- FHDA class listingsFall 2026 sections
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About this course
This course explores the use of solar energy to supply heat and electricity to buildings. Specific topics include the basics of solar radiation and geometry, the thermal and electrical energy requirements, the amount of available solar energy, and the sizing of solar domestic hot water (DHW) and photovoltaic (PV) systems.
Sections this term
Fall 2026 · updated Sep 3, 3:30 PM UTCNo section is scheduled at De Anza College for Fall 2026. The course can still be offered in a later quarter.
Enrollment availability changes frequently. Confirm status in the official FHDA registration system before enrolling.
Prerequisites
E S 70Introduction to Energy Sciencemay be taken concurrently- and
E S 79Introduction to Sustainable Energymay be taken concurrently
Catalog wording: “E S D070. (may be taken concurrently) and E S D079. (may be taken concurrently)”
Advisory: “ESL D272. and ESL D273., or ESL D472. and ESL D473., or eligibility for ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H or ESL D005.”
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