Elettronica Veneta
SMK/EV
Solar Energy Mini Laboratory

Mini laboratory implement a complete program of experiences which enable students to learn the main characteristics of solar radiation and of photovoltaic conversion process.

Description

Solar Energy Mini Laboratory

This is a set of electrical and optical instruments and components which enable a group of 4-6 students to carry out a wide range of measurements. The aim is to implement a complete program of experiences which enable students to learn the main characteristics of solar radiation and of photovoltaic conversion process.

The whole set is packed in a suitcase and is supplied with a theoretical-experimental handbook. This system is expressly fitted for a complete and organic study of local insolation characteristics.

Training Program:

  • Study of radiation intensity with different inclinations of the solarimeter
  • Calibrating the solarimeter with the solar radiation
  • Plotting charts of daily diurnal insolation, for total, diffuse and direct radiation, on horizontal surface and on surface perpendicular to the sun rays
  • Graphical and statistical results interpretations
  • Assessing the current output of a solar cell by changing its orientation to the light source
  • Experimental assessment of voltage-current curves of a silicon cell for different lighting values
  • Assessing the maximum electric power output by a silicon cell for different lighting or insolation values
  • Calculating the effi ciency of a photovoltaic cell
  • Parallel and series connection of solar cells
  • Calculation of the average power supplied by a silicon cell panel
  • Battery recharge