3B Scientific 1017731 SEK Solar Energy, 115V, 50/60 Hz

1017731 Includes Only:

• 1 Halogen spotlight
• 2 Solar modules
• 2 Digital multimeters
• 1 Lux meter
• 1 Digital thermometer
• 1 Terminal board with resistor cascade
• 1 Power adjuster
• 1 Jumper
• 1 Set of experiment leads
• 1 Cross piece
• 1 Support brace
• 1 Set of items for covering modules
• 1 Case

Includes Instruction for 16 Experiments on Solar Energy:

• Illuminance of various light sources.
• Parameters affecting the power generated by a solar module.
• Shading of solar modules connected in series.
• Effect of shading on the terminal voltage of a solar module.
• Effect of illuminance on the open-circuit voltage and short-circuit current for a solar module.
• Effect of angle of incidence on the open-circuit voltage and short-circuit current for a solar module.
• Open-circuit voltage and short-circuit current for solar modules connected in series and in parallel.
• Current-voltage characteristic for a solar module.
• Current-voltage characteristic for solar modules in series.
• Current-voltage characteristic for solar modules in parallel.
• Optimum load resistance when the angle of incidence changes.
• How the open-circuit voltage and short-circuit current for a solar module depend on temperature.
• How power output from solar modules depends on temperature.
• Voltage-current characteristic for illuminated and non-illuminated solar modules.
• Setting up a stand-alone power supply network.
• Energy conversion.

Features:

• Large equipment set for carrying out 16 fundamental experiments on solar energy.
• The basic parameters and properties of solar modules and the aspects which affect their energy efficiency can all be demonstrated by experiment.
• Contained in a rugged metal case including foam inlay with recesses in the shape of the apparatus.
• The system allows you to assemble experiments easily and in a compact set-up on or in the lid of the kit's carry case. Includes CD with experiment instructions.