Hello there,
I am currently constructing a test bench (basically a 1m^3 box) to graph the IV curve of these sunpower C60 solar cells. I've already figured out how to graph the IV curve with MPPTs(varying the duty cycle of the FET to control input voltage), obtain readings from multimeters remotely, and also how to analyze the data and make into graphs.
The big problem now is choosing a light source that can make the solar panels give decent amount of current output. I'm not too familiar with light source solutions but a light source that has high enough irradiance to give me 1~2 amps output would be great. Lastly, it would be ideal that small amount of heat is dissipated by the light source as to not alter the open Voltage value of these cells (Voc).
I'm looking for light sources now but if you have any suggestions, please state them here
Thanks for your help.
MrBuggy
I am currently constructing a test bench (basically a 1m^3 box) to graph the IV curve of these sunpower C60 solar cells. I've already figured out how to graph the IV curve with MPPTs(varying the duty cycle of the FET to control input voltage), obtain readings from multimeters remotely, and also how to analyze the data and make into graphs.
The big problem now is choosing a light source that can make the solar panels give decent amount of current output. I'm not too familiar with light source solutions but a light source that has high enough irradiance to give me 1~2 amps output would be great. Lastly, it would be ideal that small amount of heat is dissipated by the light source as to not alter the open Voltage value of these cells (Voc).
I'm looking for light sources now but if you have any suggestions, please state them here
Thanks for your help.
MrBuggy