Photovoltaic
capable of producing electrical current from radiant energy.
See Also: Photovoltaic Cell, PV, Solar Energy
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Solar Photovoltaic
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Scientific Computing International
Automated metrology system designed for rapid, reliable, and accurate characterization of nearly any unpatterned thin film.
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Standalone Terrestrial Solar Array Photovoltaic Simulator
TerraSAS (ETS Series)
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AMETEK Programmable Power, Inc.
For microgrids, energy storage, and inverter test applications, the TerraSAS™ series photovoltaic (PV) simulators are specifically designed to emulate the dynamic electrical behavior of a terrestrial PV solar array. They offer low output capacitance and high closed loop bandwidth to keep up with the advanced Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) algorithms used in today’s grid-tied inverters. The Embedded TerraSAS (ETS) is a high performance solution in a small form factor that combines an agile power supply with an innovative I-V curve generator in a single standalone unit.
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Photovoltaic and Electrical Installation Testers
3108
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MI 3108 EurotestPV is a combined photovoltaic tester and electrical installations safety tester. It enables complete testing of electrical installations according to EN 61557 standards and in addition performs all necessary tests required on single-phase photovoltaic (PV) installations. This includes all of the tests as required by EN 62446, but also includes I - U characteristic, Calculation of STC values as required by EN 61829 and power measurements on Inverter’s DC and AC sides.
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Photovoltaic and Electrical Installation Testers
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Photovoltaic electrical installation safety testing is a special area of electrical installation safety testing as it also entails tests and measurements on DC systems, which are relatively uncommon in most domestic, commercial and to a certain extent industrial environments. There is also the addition of photovoltaic-specific tests that are outside the realm of standard test and measurement procedures.
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Photovoltaic System Bypass Diode Tester
FT4310
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Hioki is pleased to announce the launch of the Bypass Diode Tester FT4310 for Photovoltaic Systems. The FT4310, which is designed to test bypass diodes in strings of crystalline photovoltaic cells, can be used to detect open and short-circuit faults in bypass diodes by string either in daylight or at night. The instrument is the first portable device capable of detecting bypass diode open faults in operating panels (without requiring the panels to be shielded from sunlight).
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Large Area Mapping Spectroscopic Ellipsometers for Flat Panel Display and Photovoltaic Industries
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HORIBA Scientific’s large area spectroscopic ellipsometers are designed to provide thin film control solutions in flat panel display and photovoltaic manufacturing.A large mapping system allows thin film measurements at every location on the panel. Our large area spectroscopic ellipsometers are driven by our DeltaPsi2 software platform, which provides reliable recipes for routine thin film measurements. Automatic recipes fully automate measurement+modelling+mapping+results. Automatic reporting, data reprocessing, import/export package are some of the many functionalities of DeltaPsi2.
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Photovoltaic Array Simulator, 15 kW, 1500 VDC
N8900APV Series
Simulator
The PV simulators are autoranging, programmable DC power sources that simulate the output characteristics of a photovoltaic array under different environmental conditions (temperature, irradiance, age, cell technology, etc.) enabling you to quickly and comprehensively test inverter MPPT algorithms and inverter efficiency. The DG8900 SAS control software creates and downloads solar I-V curves to a single output solution. For multiple outputs choose the DG9000 SAS control software which can be used with up to 12 N8900APV sources.
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Display of Energy Yielded by Photovoltaic Plants
VisiKid
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It enables the direct conversion of sunlight into electrical energy through solar cells - that is why photovoltaics is one of the most popular sources of renewable energy; that is why solar power plants are increasingly being installed on the roofs of nurseries and schools. The aim is both to set an example and teach children about renewable sources of energy.
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Testing for Si Solar Cells Using High Performance CCD
EL Imaging Tester
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EL Testing for Si Solar Cells using High Performance CCD. The determination of luminescence (photo emissions) in solar cells is an important characterization tool. Typical solar cells often have defects which limit the efficiency or lifetime of a cell. Many of these defects are visualized with Luminescence Imaging. By using this technique, the manufacturing process can be optimized to produce better cells. Luminescence Imaging takes advantage of the radiative inter-band recombination of excited charge carriers in solar cells. The emitted photons can be captured with a sensitive CCD camera to obtain an image of the distribution of the radiative recombination in the cell. This distribution is determined by the local excitation level, allowing the detection of electrical losses, thus mapping the diffusion length of minority carriers as the emitted light is low intensity and in the near infra-red range, the CCD camera has a high sensitivity wavelength from 900 to 1100 nm with little thermal noise. This CCD camera provides excellent resolution of 1024 x 1024 pixels with a large 1μm pixel size, multi-megahertz readout speed, and robust USB 2.0 connectivity. The EL CCD Camera is the ultimate high-performance CCD camera for electroluminescence and photoluminescence imaging for Photovoltaic (PV) Cells and Modules. This camera combines low noise electronics and optimal sensitivity in NIR.
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Silicon Detectors
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Through the photovoltaic effect, detectors provide a means of transforming light energy to an electrical current. The root of the theory behind this phenomenon is a small energy gap between the valence and conduction bands of the detector. When light, with enough energy to excite an electron from the valence to the conduction band, is incident upon the detector, the resulting accumulation of charge leads to a flow of current in an external circuit. Since light is not the only source of energy that can excite an electron, detectors will have some amount of current that is not representative of incident light. For example, fluctuations in thermal energy can easily be mistaken for light intensity changes. A variety of these "non-light" contributions are present and, when summed up, make up the total noise within the detector.
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Solar Test Systems
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AMETEK Scientific Instruments manufactures a range of application specific XM (Xtreme Measurement) products focused on solar cell / photovoltaic research (developed in collaboration with Professor Laurie Peter of the University of Bath, UK). These products are so versatile that they can also be used for photoelectrochemical (PEC) water splitting applications; and make use of Solartron’s unique high performance XM specified potentiostats and frequency response analyzers to provide a full complement of techniques for research into energy, corrosion and analytical electrochemistry.
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Power Meters and Calibration Cells
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The Solar Reference Cell consist of a 20 x 20 mm monocrystalline silicon Photovoltaic Cell encased in a 92 x 70 x 16 mm metal enclosure with a protective quartz window and a temperature sensor. The temperature sensor is a 100 ohm platinum Resistance Temperature Detector (RTD).The Solar Reference Cells come with a Certificate of Calibration and compatible set of connecting cables. The following parameters of the reference cell are certified: Isc, Imax, Voc, Vmax, Pmax, Area, Fill Factor and Efficiency. The certification is accredited by NIST to the ISO-17025 standard and is traceable both to the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), and to the International System of Units (SI). A compatible cable set is also supplied with each Solar Reference Cell.
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Insulation Resistance Tester For PV (Judge Deterioration Point)
MIS-PVS
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MULTI MEASURING INSTRUMENTS Co., Ltd.
The model MIS-PVS is an insulation resistance tester for the exclusive use in photovoltaic systems. The ordinary insulation resistance testers cannot make measurement properly during generation of PV systems. This instrument, however, can measure the insulation resistance simply by touching probe to the live line whether making generation or not. There are two ranges of PVH and PVL. PVH is for high voltage generation system (more than 500V and less than 1000V) and PVL is for the system less than 500V.
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IndustryPack Module
IP-OptoISO-16
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The IP-OptoISO-16 is an IndustryPack Module with 16 optically controlled FETs [switch]. Each FET acts as a single pole normally open photovoltaic relay. The solid state approach has several advantages including bounce free operation, low on resistance, long life, fast switching, and higher reliability when compared to relays.
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Solar Radiation Sensors
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The silicon solar radiation sensor (Si) sensor provides an inexpensive but yet robust and reliable solution for measuring the solar irradiance specifically for the monitoring of photovoltaic (PV) systems. Due to the structure of the sensor element, which corresponds to a PV module, these sensors are ideally suited as a reference for the monitoring of PV systems to determine the solar radiation.
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Solar Panel Chamber
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Specifically designed for the solar industry, these climatic chambers feature specifically designed fixtures to properly measure almost any component related to solar panels including the actual panels, grid-tied photovoltaic inverters, or photovoltaic cells and modules.
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Current-Voltage Measurement System
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The SSIVT is an electrical current-voltage measurement system used to characterize photovoltaic cell performance. This current-voltage tester works by sampling various current versus voltage combinations of the photovoltaic cell with a variable impedence load. The performance of the photovoltaic cell is determined by measuring this output I-V relationship while it is being illuminated.
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Safety Tester
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Safety analyzer is mainly used to provide the test solution for electric car, grid, photovoltaic, electrical appliances, information equipment, medical equipment industry as well as innovative solutions for the various electrical measurement.
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Electric Safety
PV-ISOTEST
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PV-ISOTEST represents a real innovation in the panorama of PV verification and testing instrumentation. PV-ISOTEST measures the insulation resistance of a single module, a string or even an entire photovoltaic field up to 1,500 V DC according to IEC/EN62446 standard.
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Portable Pen-type Non-contact P/N Checker
PN-8LP
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*Principle: Photovoltaic effect with the 650nm laser diode*Power supply : DC1.5V(size AA alkaline battery), 300mA*Display of judgement : P(red) or N(green) LED lamps
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Full Automatic Tabbing/Stringing Machines
“FURBA” Series
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The new Combined Tabber-Stringer machines of the FURBA series are the result of 15 years of constant developmentin the field of photovoltaic technology.
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1500V Multifunction I-V Curve Tracer
SOLAR I-Ve
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SOLAR I-Ve allows both testing a single-phase (three-phase with optional MPP300) photovoltaic system and verifying I-V curve. Thanks to remote unit SOLAR02, it is possible to test the system complying with the requirement of simultaneity as provided for by the reference standard. SOLAR02 is a datalogger which, synchronized with SOLAR I-Ve, acquires the data relevant to irradiation and temperature while tests carried out by SOLAR I-Ve are carried out.
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Solar Simulation Systems
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Solar simulation systems with global radiation guarantee the simulation of natural sunlight according to CIE20 and CIE85 Table 4. Our portfolio includes components, systems and systems for solar simulation for test benches in the automotive, military, aerospace, railway, photovoltaic, material research and building materials industries. Our plants and systems stand for high reproducibility and precise test results.
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Voltage Logger Sensor
NUL-201
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This sensor measures voltages across various resistive, capacitive and inductive components, as well as those of photovoltaic cells, batteries and power supplies. This sensor can also be used to measure electrode potentials and to investigate the charging and discharging of capacitors.
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Current-Voltage Measurement System
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Sciencetech''s IV Testers are electrical current-voltage measurement systems used to characterize photovoltaic cell performance. This current-voltage tester works by sampling various current versus voltage combinations of the photovoltaic cell with a variable impedence load.This IV Test system can measure electrical power from photovoltaic cells up to 20W. The voltage envelope is limited to 20V and the current to 1A. A higher power version, up to 60W, is available. In general, the limitation on this model is the 1A current limit: if your solar cell generates more than 1A, we recommend upgrading to the 60W version.
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Solar Simulator
Sirius 150A
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Solar Simulators are used to simulate “real” solar radiation conditions and are widely used for the photovoltaic device research and QA etc.Beam collimation and spot uniformity are important properties along with spectral matching are key operational requirements. The SS150 and SS1000 are suitable for all types of solar cells and well match their optical requirements.
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Solar Reference Cell
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The Solar Reference Cells consist of a 20 mm x 20 mm monocrystalline silicon Photovoltaic Cell encased in a 92 mm x 70 mm x 16 mm metal enclosure with a protective quartz window and a temperature sensor. Designed for calibrating the irradiance of solar simulators used for testing solar cells and modules.
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Testing & Quality
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The solar simulator, electroluminescence and hi-Pot testers are the main machines used to test photovoltaic modules. These machines can be positioned at the end of the production line and along the production chain to keep the quality and efficiency of the photovoltaic modules under control after the most sensitive production phases. Each machine uses the best technologies in order to guarantee the best and most accurate measurements.
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Reach-In Solar Panel Test Chamber
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For testing various size solar panels WIEBER designs and manufactures Solar Panel Test Chamber. The test are to be performed according to various standards of ASTM, IEC, UC etc. Solar panels need to pass environmental tests as per IEC and other standards requirements to prove their long term performance and resistance to temperature and humidity extremes. Solor Chamber also known as Solar Photovoltaic Testing Chamber and PV Module Test Chamber.
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Insulation Resistance Tester for PV (2 range)
MIS-PV1
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MULTI MEASURING INSTRUMENTS Co., Ltd.
The model MIS-PV1 is an insulation resistance tester for the exclusive use in photovoltaic systems. The ordinary insulation resistance testers cannot make measurement properly during generation of PV systems. This instrument, however, can measure the insulation resistance simply by touching probe to the live line whether making generation or not. There are two ranges of PVH and PVL. PVH is for high voltage generation system (more than 500V and less than 1000V) and PVL is for the system less than 500V.
