Photovoltaic
capable of producing electrical current from radiant energy.
See Also: Photovoltaic Cell, PV, Solar Energy
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Standalone Terrestrial Solar Array Photovoltaic Simulator
TerraSAS (ETS Series)
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 Array Simulator
PV8900 Series
Keysight’s photovoltaic (PV) simulator includes the hardware and software to test a single maximum power point tracking (MPPT) inverter accurately. Test PV voltages up to 2000 V and 60 A with a single supply. DG9000 Series software licenses are available to test string inverter with 4-, 8-, or 12-MPPT channels. Most string inverter solutions test one MPPT channel at a time — leading to test inaccuracies. Keysight's DG9000 advanced PV inverter software can test up to 12 MPPT channels simultaneously.
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Display of Energy Yielded by Photovoltaic Plants
VisiKid
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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Photovoltaic System Bypass Diode Tester
FT4310
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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Photovoltaic and Electrical Installation Testers
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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Solar PV Test Equipment
The Seaward Solar range of electrical solar PV test equipment enables Photovoltaic installers to meet all testing and certification requirements of IEC 62446 safely and efficiently.
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Solar Simulator
Unisim
TS-Space Systems is the first company to pioneer the use of metal halide sources in solar simulators for photovoltaic testing. The high temporal stability and close spectral match combined with the ability to control the output spectrum via multiple separate wavebands means the Unisim solar simulator is the only solar research tool designed for the accurate measurement of multiple junction devices, including the new generation of four junction devices. As with all our Unisim solar simulators, they exceed the ASTM, IEC and JIS international standards for spectral match and temporal instability. Using the latest HMI and halogen luminaire technology, the Unisim solar simulator provides a highly stable area of illumination. The simulators also use cutting edge filter technology in order to provide the best spectral match available for AM0 and AM1.5. Further to this, the spectrum can be achieved via two, three or four separate spectral wavebands which allows a high degree of spectral control for research and development. Product support is very important to us. Training is provided at our premises where customers can take advantage of one-on-one tuition with the instrument designers and learn how to operate and maintain their tools. Extensive support via phone and email for the full lifetime of the instrument is included with every TS-Space Systems product.
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Automatic Huge Drop Tester
KD-8688
King Design Industrial Co., Ltd.
Reliability & Photovoltaic (PV) Testing Equipment.
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Solar Panel Chamber
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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Low Concentration Photo-Voltaic (LCPV) & High Concentration Photo-Voltaic (HCPV) Cell Testing
Concentrated PV Cell testingPhoto-biological studies of plants, animals, and cell culturesSemiconductor testingPhoto-toxicity researchMaterial degradation researchAccelerated UV and solar exposure testing of color fastness and material stability for paints, textiles and plasticsAtmospheric photochemical pollution research
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Temperature Sensors
We offer inexpensive temperature sensors for universal application and especially in photovoltaics. Our temperature sensors are available as well as ambient temperature or surface temperature sensor module with various outputs.
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Full Automatic Tabbing/Stringing Machines
“FURBA” Series
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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Insulation Resistance Tester for PV (2 range)
MIS-PV1
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.
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Photovoltaic Testers
A range of products to verify safety and efficiency of photovoltaic installations. This range includes 1500V I-V Curve Tracers, Insulation testers (IEC/EN62446), designed to provide more and more functional solutions for the activities to be performed.
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1500V Multifunction I-V Curve Tracer
SOLAR I-Ve
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 Connectors & Adapters
Our SOLARLOK photovoltaic connectors are designed for easy, quick and reliable DC connections for solar technology. With a precision-engineered design, these help achieve the lowest contact resistance to reduce power losses. Our DC Plug and splice connectors provide reliable connection, reducing up to 80% installation time with Insulation Displacement Contact (IDC) technology. Our grounding connectors enable installers to ground the photovoltaic system and create flexibility at the installation.
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Current-Voltage Measurement System
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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AC/DC Linear Power Supply
Linear AC-DC power supplies are electronic devices used to convert electrical energy from alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC), providing a stable and regulated power supply for electronic devices. They are represented by the DA series.Linear power supplies of the DA series are characterised by their low output noise and high speed. They can be used as power amplifiers; a sinusoidal voltage of 8/10 Vpp can be superimposed on the test voltage up to a frequency of 50 kHz.Another application for this power supply family is the simulation of the curve of a photovoltaic panel by programming the voltage and current.
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Four-Point Probe
Materials Development Corporation
Materials Development Corporation offers the complete line of Four Point Probe systems from AIT. Systems are available to measue up to 12" diameter (300 mm) wafers as well as specialty systems for Photovoltaic wafers and substrates. For more information on these systems, contact MDC.
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Photovoltaic Array Simulator, 15 kW, 1500 VDC
N8900APV Series
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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SparkX Power Meter
ACS37800 (Qwiic)
The Allegro MicroSystems ACS37800 power monitoring IC greatly simplifies the addition of power monitoring to many powered systems and is ideal for heavy current applications like:*Monitoring the power drawn by a 3D-printer*Monitoring the power drawn from a UAV battery*Battery charging / conditioning*Solar / photovoltaic panel power monitoring
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DR02 pyrheliometer
Hukseflux Thermal Sensors B.V.
DR02 is a high-accuracy direct (normal incidence) solar radiation sensor with a short response time. The scientific name of this instrument is pyrheliometer. DR02 pyrheliometers comply with the first class specifications of the ISO 9060 standard and the WMO Guide. DR02 pyrheliometer has a heated window and is used in tracker-mounted operation. Its fast response makes it very suitable for PV (photovoltaics)-related applications. DR02 can be connected directly to commonly used data logging systems.
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Uncooled InAsSb Photovoltaic Detector
P13894-011MA
Hamamatsu Photonics K.K. has developed an uncooled InAsSb (indium arsenide antimonide) photovoltaic detector that offers high-speed and high-sensitivity detection of infrared light in the 3 to 11 micron wavelength range. This new device (part number: P13894-011MA) extends the upper limit of sensitivity of Hamamatsu’s InAsSb detectors from 8 microns to 11 microns, which will enable users to measure molecules that absorb longer wavelengths of light and thus analyze more compounds with a single device.
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Portable Pen-type Non-contact P/N Checker
PN-8LP
*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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Silicon Detectors
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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Characteristics Meters
For numerous applications in photovoltaics at research, development and production, we offer different characteristic measuring devices. From the simple handheld instrument for PV modules, very precise and convenient laboratory instruments for cell and module measurement to fully automated PV module test stands for long-term measurement greater number of PV modules.
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Power Meters and Calibration Cells
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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Solar Cell I-V Characterization System
VS6821
Industrial Vision Technology Pte Ltd.
This system provides cell manufactures and laboratories a new way in testing and measuring photovoltaic cells. Integrated with Steady-State Solar Simulator, it provides complete coverage of testing parameters and measurement requirements by most international standards. Its test methods, procedure & equipment are IEC 60904 compliant. Calibration of reference cell is performed at Fraunhofer ISE in Germany, and is traceable to PTB.
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Solar Simulators
TriSOL CPV
Concentrating Photovoltaics (CPV) has the promise of producing solar cells with high cell efficiencies, which result in a reduction in the cost of operating a PV module. However, a CPV system requires the integration of CPV solar cells, modules and CPV optics into one efficient system. OAI’s focus is CPV cell testing methodology. The CPV cells can now be tested using OAI’s advanced standalone CPV Simulators for low dose and high dose configurations. The low dose CPV Solar Simulator provides exposure up to 50 Suns, whereas, the high dose CPV Solar Simulator provides exposure up to 1500 Suns. The low and high dose simulators provide exposure in varying Sun concentrations in various beam sizes from 1.5cm x 1.5cm to 7.5cm x 7.5cm, and may be configured with OAI’s I-V Test Systems.
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Photovoltaic and Electrical Installation Testers
3108
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.
