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posted on 2009-07-31, 16:03 authored by Martin BlissMartin Bliss, Tom BettsTom Betts, Ralph GottschalgOutdoor environmental variability leads to the need of artificial illumination systems for PV module characterisation. The two main solar simulator types in use for this purpose, steady state and flash simulators, each have advantages and disadvantages regarding practicality of use and breadth of applicability. To combine the advantages of both types and eliminate the disadvantages, an LED-based solar simulator has been developed, capable of producing light in variable flash speeds and pulse shapes or as a continuous light for long-term measurements. The system features full control of all light sources allowing variable intensity and spectral distribution during measurements. The paper gives a technical description of the measurement system. The results of the initial qualification tests and initial measurements are included.
History
School
- Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering
Research Unit
- Centre for Renewable Energy Systems Technology (CREST)
Citation
BLISS, M., BETTS, T.R. and GOTTSCHALG, R., 2007. An LED-based photovoltaic measurement system with variable spectrum and flash speed. IN: Okamoto, H. (ed.). Technical Digest of the International PVSEC-17, Fukuoka, Japan, 2007, 6O-A10-03, pp.447-448Publisher
PVSEC / ElsevierPublication date
2007Notes
This conference paper was presented at the 17th International Photovoltaic Science and Engineering Conference, PVSEC17, Fukuoka, Japan, 3rd-7th December. It was subsequently published in the journal Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells [© Elsevier], 93 (6-7), 2009, pp. 825-830 [doi:10.1016/j.solmat.2008.09.056]. The definitive version is available at: www.elsevier.com/locate/solmatLanguage
- en