You can effortlessly test the efficiency of your solar cell device using the Ossila Solar Cell Testing Kit — which combines our solar simulator with our source measure unit and test board. There are several methods used to characterize solar cells. The most common and essential measurement you can take is the current-voltage (I-V) sweep.
The reference cell is a recommended option. It includes a calibrated reference solar test cell and a digital display, showing real-time values of the measured solar simulator irradiance and the cell temperature. These values are entered in the software to perform the I-V characterization.
To test solar cells reliably, you need to maintain controlled conditions within your lab — and this is impossible to do while allowing direct, unfiltered sunlight onto your testing equipment. Additionally, many potential solar cell materials are unable to withstand weathering effects during the early stages of development.
The electrical current generated by the cell under test determines the correct model. The choices include the 1-amp or 10-amp models. To configure a complete test station, the cell holder size, solar simulator size, PVIV model and accessories can be interchanged for optimal test scenarios.
There are several methods used to characterize solar cells. The most common and essential measurement you can take is the current-voltage (I-V) sweep. From this, you can calculate all the necessary device metrics needed to work out the efficiency of your solar cell. The I-V sweep is a quick measurement.
The relationship between the two might need to be adjusted for the resistances of the wires, as in the example we described above, but overall the four-wire measurement is a way to accurately get current and voltage information of a device. A Kelvin or four-wire measurement is essential to getting accurate IV data while testing a solar cell.
Solar Cell Characterization & Testing
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A Complete System to Perform Solar Cell Characterization Solar cell I-V test system and solar simulator, available at a discounted price Overview | Specifications | Features | Gallery | Software | In the Box | Resources and Support The Ossila Solar Cell Testing Kit includes both a source measure unit and an LED-based solar simulator. It is an all-in-one solution for the rapid …
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Our I-V Test Station applies a modular approach to I-V measurements. Complete I-V measurement solutions for photovoltaic cells; Works with all Oriel solar simulators; Easily …
Photovoltaic Cell I-V Test Stations
Our I-V Test Station applies a modular approach to I-V measurements. Complete I-V measurement solutions for photovoltaic cells; Works with all Oriel solar simulators; Easily integrated with Oriel solar simulators in the field; Easy-to-use LabVIEW™ based I-V characterization software included; Digital meter included; See All Features
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