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This document outlines a practical work activity on solar cells. Students will measure the current and voltage of solar cells under different conditions: effect of light source, shading, tilt angle, and temperature. They will record their findings in tables and write a discussion on how these factors affect solar cell efficiency. Finally, students will write a conclusion paragraph to summarize the key learnings from the practical activities.

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Lab 1

This document outlines a practical work activity on solar cells. Students will measure the current and voltage of solar cells under different conditions: effect of light source, shading, tilt angle, and temperature. They will record their findings in tables and write a discussion on how these factors affect solar cell efficiency. Finally, students will write a conclusion paragraph to summarize the key learnings from the practical activities.

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Department of electrical engineering

DEG30013- FUNDAMENTAL OF RENEWABLE ENERGY

PROGRAMME : DEE5A
PRACTICAL WORK NO :1
TITLE : SOLAR CELL
DATE :
LECTURER’S NAME : 1)Ts. Dr. Segar Rajamanickam

PRACTICAL SKILL ASSESSMENT ATTAINMENT WEIGHT SCORE


(70%)
Measure current and voltage of solar cells. (P3)-effect of
light source on solar cell ⑤④③②①⓪

Measure current and voltage of solar cell. (P3)-effect of


shading on solar cell ⑤④③②①⓪

Measure current and voltage of solar cell. (P3)-effect of tilt


angle of solar cell ⑤④③②①⓪

Measure current and voltage of solar cell. (P3)-effect of


temperature on solar cell ⑤④③②①⓪

LAB REPORT ASSESSMENT ATTAINMENT WEIGHT SCORE


(30%)
RESULT
⑤④③②①⓪
DISCUSSION
⑤④③②①⓪
CONCLUSION
⑤④③②①⓪

TOTAL CA MARKS (100%)

REG. NO GROUP MEMBERS


Introduction:
The purpose of this activity is to construct a simple photovoltaic (PV) system, using a PV cell
and a DC ammeter, in order to learn how the amount and wavelength of light affect the
generation of electricity. You will also learn how PV systems are connected to produce different
voltages and currents. Finally, you will study how temperature affects the efficiency of a PV cell.

Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of these practical activities, students should be able to:
1. Investigate the effect of tilt angle on solar cell.
2. Investigate the effect of temperature on solar cell.
3. Investigate the effect of shading on solar cell.

Materials:
1. Small PV cell
2. Two electrical leads with alligator clip
3. Multimeter
4. Desk lamp
5. Dark paper
6. Protractor
7. Hair dryer

Procedure:
Step I. constructing the photovoltaic energy system for light source changes
1. If your PV cell does not have wires already attached to it, you should attach 15 cm of
wire to each node of the PV cell. The cell should have either clips or hooks around which
you can manually twist the wire.
2. Follow your lecturer’s safety instructions and attach the red wire from the PV cell to the
red lead of the ammeter
3. Similarly, attach the black wires from the PV cell to the black lead of ammeter.
4. Use the sun or shine a light source on the PV cell to see if you are getting a current
reading. If the ammeter shows no reading, check the wire connection. Record the
readings in table 1.
Step II. Performing the activity for light
1. Keeping the sunlight constant (or the light source at constant distance), shade ¼ of the
PV cell with a piece of cardboard or paper and take a reading. Shade ¼, ½, ¾ and the
entire PV cell. Record the readings in table 2
2. Place the PV cell directly pointed at 15O intervals away from the direct perpendicular
position. Record the amps generated at every 15O change in table 3
3. Take a hair dryer and heat up the PV cell for 15s, 30s, and 1 minute. Record the readings
in table 4.
4. Take a piece of aluminum foil and design a light reflector four your PV cell to
concentrate the light shining on it. Measure the new current with the reflector attached
and record

Result:
Table 1: Effect of Light Source on Solar Cell

Light Source Voltage (V) Current (mA)


sunlight
Incandescent Lamp (………
Watt)

Table 2: Effect of Shading on Solar Cell

Amount of No shade ¼ covered ½ covered ¾ covered Full covered


Shade
Voltage (V)
Current (mA)
Table 3: Effect of Tilt Angle on Solar Cell

Tilt angle 90o 75o 60o 45o 30o 15o 0o


Voltage (V)
Current
(mA)

Table 4: Effect of Temperature on Solar Cell

Temperature Room After 15 second After 30 second After 1 minute


temperature
Voltage (V)
Current (mA)

Discussion (5 Marks)

1. What happens when the PV cell is shaded?


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2. How does tilt angle affect the efficiency of a PV cell?


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3. How could you increase the output of a PV cell during the day, when the angle of the
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Conclusion: (5 Marks)

Write a conclusion about the practical activities in one single paragraph with no more than 100
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