Experiment(s):
1. Determination of open circuit voltage, short circuit current,
efficiency, maximum power point power, I-V Characteristics
& fill factor.
Specifications:
a) Solar cell characteristics kit
Voltmeter: 0-2 V, 3½ digit, LED display
Current meter: 0-2 A, 3½ digit, LED display
Connectors: 2 mm - 2 mm brass
moulded patch cords
Rated Input: 220 V/50 Hz
or 110 V/60 Hz
Power Consumption: <50 W
Cabinet: Acrylic body,
aluminium bottom
b) Illuminated chamber
Halogen bulb: 60 W
Cooling via mini exhaust fan
Adjustable distance for
mounting solar panel
Rated Input: 220 V/50 Hz
or 110 V/60 Hz
c) Solar cell
Size: 100 x 100 mm
mono-crystalline ,
MR16 type 1 W output
Open circuit Voltage: 500 mV
d) Decade resistance box
0 to 1 Ω variable in steps of
0.1 Ω
