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*[http://www.nrel.gov/midc/unlv/ live insolation data for Las Vegas] | *[http://www.nrel.gov/midc/unlv/ live insolation data for Las Vegas] | ||
*[[wikipedia:Solar_cell]] | *[[wikipedia:Solar_cell]] | ||
*[http://www.powernaturally.org/Programs/SchoolPowerNaturally/InTheClassroom/kitlessons.asp?i=9#Lesson14 Lesson | *[http://www.powernaturally.org/Programs/SchoolPowerNaturally/InTheClassroom/kitlessons.asp?i=9#Lesson14 Other Solar Lesson plans] | ||
=== Sources for kit materials === | === Sources for kit materials === | ||
Revision as of 10:12, 21 September 2010
Overview
This is a good high school or introductory undergrad lab for physics or chemistry. It uses a simple technique with computer probeware to measure the current/voltage curve of a solar cell to determine its peak power. It allows you compare various types of cells and shows how difficult it is to get an accurate absolute measurement of performance.
Procedure
<embed_document width="100%" height="600">http://depts.washington.edu/cmditr/mediawiki/images/a/a5/PV_Characterization_Lab.pdf</embed_document>
External Links
- NREL
- Cornell PV modules
- Estimating PV system size and cost
- live insolation data for Las Vegas
- wikipedia:Solar_cell
- Other Solar Lesson plans