Higher Level Solar Energy Physics Student Science Kits

• Large equipment set for carrying out 16 fundamental experiments on solar energy
• The basic parameters and properties of solar modules and the aspects which affect their energy efficiency can all be demonstrated by experiment
• Contained in a rugged metal case including foam inlay with recesses in the shape of the apparatus
• The system allows easy and compact assembly of experiments on or in the lid of the kit’s carry case
• Includes comprehensive experiment descriptions (student / instructor version)

Experiments:

• Illuminance of various light sources
• Parameters affecting the power generated by a solar module
• Shading of solar modules connected in series
• Effect of shading on the terminal voltage of a solar module
• Effect of illuminance on the open-circuit voltage and short-circuit current for a solar module
• Effect of angle of incidence on the open-circuit voltage and short-circuit current for a solar module
• Open-circuit voltage and short-circuit current for solar modules connected in series and in parallel
• Current-voltage characteristic for a solar module
• Current-voltage characteristic for solar modules in series
• Current-voltage characteristic for solar modules in parallel
• Optimum load resistance when the angle of incidence changes
• How the open-circuit voltage and short-circuit current for a solar module depend on temperature
• How power output from solar modules depends on temperature
• Voltage-current characteristic for illuminated and non-illuminated solar modules
• Setting up a stand-alone power supply network
• Energy conversion

Recommended / Required:

• DC Power Supply 0-20 V (230 V, 50/60 Hz)
• Digital Stopwatch

Contents:

• Halogen spotlight
• Solar modules
• Digital multimeters
• Lux meter
• Digital thermometer
• Terminal board with resistor cascade
• Power adjuster
• Jumper
• Set of experiment leads
• Cross piece
• Support brace
• Set of items for covering modules
• Case
• USB-stick with experiment descriptions