Voltage and current of a solar cell as a function of light intensity

Product No: P9511700

Principle

Solar cells play an important role in the development of alternative, non-fossil energy sources. They convert light energy directly into electric energy.
This experiment examines the influence of the intensity of illumination an the open circuit voltage and the short-circuit current. The intensity of illumination can be varied by changing the distance to the source or by changing the angle of illumination.

Task

What influence does the intensity of illumination have on the voltage and current of a solar cell?

Change the intensity of illumination and measure the short-circuit current and the open circuit voltage of the solar cell. Draw a diagram of the measurement values.




Materiallist (Excerpt) Product Amount
Power supply 0...12 V DC/ 6 V, 12 V AC, 230 V 13505-93 1
DMM with NiCr-Ni thermo couple 07122-00 2
On-off switch module, SB 05602-01 1
Socket module for incandescent lamp E10, SB 05604-00 1
Interrupted connector module, SB 05601-04 2
Junction module, SB 05601-10 2
Solar cell 2.5 x5 cm, with plugs 06752-11 1
Straight connector module, SB 05601-01 2
Angled connector module, SB 05601-02 4
Holder for solar cell 2.5 x5 cm, with plugs 06752-12 1
Filament lamp 6 V/3 W, E10, 10 pcs. 35673-03 0,1
Connecting cord, 32 A, 500 mm, red 07361-01 1
Connecting cord, 32 A, 500 mm, blue 07361-04 1
Connecting cord, 32 A, 250 mm, red 07360-01 1
Connecting cord, 32 A, 250 mm, blue 07360-04 1

Literature for this article als follows

Title Product Language
interTESS DVD Applied Sciences, Erneuerbare Energie 01081-00
interTESS DVD, vollständige Version mit allen Versuchen Physik, Chemie, Biologie, Applied Sciences 01100-00

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