Photovoltaic
capable of producing electrical current from radiant energy.
See Also: Photovoltaic Cell, PV, Solar Energy
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Steady-state Solar Simulator For PV Modules
SORAS LS
In certification laboratories for photovoltaic modules, steady-state solar simulators are mostly used for stabilization / light soaking tests (MQT 19) and hot-spot endurance tests (MQT 09) according to IEC 61215 and IEC 61730. An initial stabilization is required for all PV modules that undergo a standard test procedure. For the hot-spot endurance test (MQT 09), it is important that the operator has easy access to the front and back site of the module. During the test, it is necessary to shade one cell after each other to take infrared pictures, which requires good visibility of the entire back side. Our swiveling module holding system enables easy access to the front and back side of the module.
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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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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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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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SR/QE Testing System
PVE300
Industrial Vision Technology Pte Ltd.
Solar Cell Multi-function SR/QE Testing System is specially designed for Photovoltaic Industry to characterize the Optical Performance of Raw material, process wafer, finished solar cell, as well as small Module.
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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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Solar Test Systems
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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Solar Reference Cell
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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Xenon Illuminator
Luzchem's Xenon Illuminator was recently developed for use with photovoltaic cells. It is also being used with Luzchem’s transient absorption laser flash photolysis and time-resolved diffuse reflectance systems. Customers can expect the Xenon Illuminator to be useful for a wide range of spectroscopy applications including photovoltaic testing, laser photolysis monitoring, UV exposure, and as a microscopy light source.
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Testing for Si Solar Cells Using High Performance CCD
EL Imaging Tester
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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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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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 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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Testing & Quality
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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Photovoltaic Array Simulation Solution
The Keysight N8937APV and N8957APV photovoltaic array simulators are capable of testing PV inverters up to 1,500 V, enabling designers to participate in the recent industry shift to the higher voltage. They can quickly simulate I-V curve characteristics under different environmental conditions (temperature, irradiance, age, cell technology and more), enabling the user to quickly and comprehensively test their solar inverters.
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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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Infrared, Near Infrared and Raman Spectroscopy
rom the very compact FTIR spectrometer to the world’s highest resolution: Bruker offers the industry's largest selection for demanding routine and High End FTIR research application including the new and unique verTera cw THz functionality.Process monitoring with FTIR / FT-NIR process spectrometers.A complete line of Near Infrared Spectrometers to fit all your needs, including Process Monitoring.FTIR Microscopy and Raman Microscopy and Spectral Imaging for high sensitivity at high spatial resolution.High spectral resolution, high performance Raman and FT-Raman spectrometers for advanced routine solutions.FTIR Gas Analyzers for the fully automated and high precision real-time monitoring of gas compoundsImaging Remote Sensing systems for analysis of gases, liquids and solids.CryoSAS semiconductor material quality control for photovoltaic and electronics industry.OPUS, the "all-in-one" IR and Raman spectroscopy software consists of a suite of software packages that cover both standard and specialized applications.ONET, software for the setup, administration and control of large FT-NIR spectrometer networks.
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Solar Radiation Sensors
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
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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Industrial Power Supply
Mornsun Guangzhou Science & Technology
Mornsun offers one-stop solutions of power supplies for all types of applications: railway, automotive, photovoltaic, smart grid, medical, mining, etc.
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Solar Radiation Detector PCE-SPM 1
PCE-SPM 1 is a photovoltaic (PV) light meter used to measure solar radiation, solar energy or solar power. The meter's easy-to-read 4-digit LCD screen clearly displays Ptot in W/m² or BTU/(ft² x h), while the device's auto data memory stores up to 43,000 data sets.
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Voltage Logger Sensor
NUL-201
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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Solar Panel Test Chambers
Shanghai Morningtest Environmental Chambers Co.,Ltd.
Morningtest customize solar panel test chambers for testing photovoltaic modules to ensure compliance with IEC 61215 and 61646, UL-1703 and other test standards.
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Automatic Huge Drop Tester
KD-8688
King Design Industrial Co., Ltd.
Reliability & Photovoltaic (PV) Testing Equipment.
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Panel Light-I-V Teste
ASIV-11
Greensolar Equipment Manufacturing Ltd.
The Panel Light-I-V Tester (ASIV) is used to test photovoltaic panels or modules during their production. A flashlight illuminates the work piece with similar light spectrum to that of the Sun, while the electric performance of the unfinished panel or the finished module is accurately measured. With the help of the tester the user can filter out reject panels. Testing the final performance reveals changes made by alternations in the deposition recipe.
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Walk-In Solar Panel Test Chamber
For testing various size Walk in Solar Panel Test Chamber WIEBER designs and manufactures Walk in Solar Photovoltaic Testing 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.
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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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Datapaq Solar Tracker System
The SolarPaq® Thermal Profiling Systems from Fluke Process Instruments are designed specifically for solar photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing including applications like contact firing, contact drying, anti-reflection coating for the solar cell, lamination and other thin film processes. These systems, consisting of user-friendly Insight™ software, Datapaq® Q18 data loggers, stainless steel thermal barriers, thermocouples with PTFE or mineral insulation and accessories, provide users with the tools needed to gather accurate, repeatable results for process optimization, maximize cell efficiency and throughput, and more.
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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).
