Reference: Lab Experiments Journal vol-1, No.1, Page-16

Solar cell I-V characteristics

Model: SOL-301

Experiment(s):

Determination of open circuit voltage, short circuit current, efficiency, maximum power point power, I-V Characteristics & fill factor.

Specifications

1 . 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 molded patch cords
Rated Input: 220 V/50 Hz or 110 V/60 Hz
Power Consumption: <50 W
Cabinet: Acrylic body, aluminium bottom
                  

2 . 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
                  

3 . Solar cell

                    Size: 100 x 100 mm  mono-crystalline
MR16 type 1 W output
Open circuit Voltage: 500 mV
                  

4 . Load

                    Decade resistance box
0 to 1 Ω variable in steps of 0.1 Ω
                  

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