Experimental System for Photocell (Solar Cell) Characterization

This solar cell characteristics experiment system is designed to study the electrical and optical properties of photovoltaic cells. It enables students to measure the voltage-current characteristics of a solar cell under illuminated and non-illuminated conditions, evaluate its performance parameters, and analyze the effect of light intensity on power output. Manufactured by Atico Export India.

Experiments :

• Measure the Forward Bias Voltage-Current (V-I) Characteristic Curve of a Single Solar Cell Without Illumination.
• Measure the Output Characteristics of a Single Solar Cell Under Illumination and Determine:
  • Short-Circuit Current
  • Open-Circuit Voltage
  • Maximum Output Power
  • Fill Factor
• Study the Effect of Light Intensity:
  • Measure the Relationship Between Short-Circuit Current and Output Power.
  • Measure the Relationship Between Open-Circuit Voltage and Output Power.

Instrument Design :

• Desktop-type configuration for teaching and laboratory experiments

Light Source Holder :

• 600 mm long
• Two special adjustable slider holders

Solar Cell :

• Box-mounted solar cell with lead wires

Digital Multimeters :

• 2

Resistance Box :

• 1

Optical Power Meter :

• 1

Adjustable DC Power Supply :

• 1

White Light Source :

• Position adjustable
• Spotlight type
• 60 W