Development of a photovoltaic I-V testing system with integrated solar simulator

Date of Publication

2014

Document Type

Bachelor's Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Communications Engineering

College

Gokongwei College of Engineering

Department/Unit

Electronics and Communications Engineering

Thesis Adviser

Jose Antonio M. Catalan

Defense Panel Chair

Alexander C. Abad

Defense Panel Member

Enrique M. Manzano
Jay Robert B. Del Rosario

Abstract/Summary

Given the high expense of solar cells, it is important to properly check its characteristics for users to verify its quality. Cells can be checked using ordinary meters, but it provides an incomplete overview of the cell characteristics.

Also, significant amounts of sunlight for tests are not always available given varying weather conditions. A solution for these testing dilemmas is presented in this paper through the development of an I-V testing system with an integrated solar simulator.

The solar simulator is designed to meet class C specifications of the IEC simulator standards for AM 1.5G spectrum, using a combination of LED’s and halogen lamps to match the visible and infrared spectrum respectively. The uniformity and stability of the light output in comparison with sunlight is also taken into consideration.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Print

Accession Number

TU18769

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall

Physical Description

xv, 296, 12 unnumbered leaves : illustrations (some colored) ; 28 cm.

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