Solar cell measurements

Illuminance, temperature and electrical load are the key variables affecting photovoltaic solar cells. This unit allows you to conduct targeted experiments in order to understand the basic principles and practically relevant effects on cells and modules.

• trainer for solar cell measurements
• four monocrystalline silicon solar cells
• lighting unit with adjustable illuminance
• backing for solar cells with Peltier module for regulating temperature
• patch panel with bypass diodes and adjustable load resistance for selectable types of connection with individual cells
• function for automated measuring of characteristic curves
• reference cell as illuminance sensor
• software with control functions and data acquisition via USB under Windows 11
• software with operating status display and tutorial feature