AE 101 Solar Energy Trainer - Photovoltaic Experiments

A collection of photovoltaic cells, circuit modules, and instrumentation with an experimental platform suitable for classroom demonstrations and student experiments. All components are fitted in a custom carrying case for convenient storage and easy transport. The AE 101 can be combined with the AE 102 Hydrogen Fuel Cell for solar experiments with a electrolyzer. Add the AE 103 Wind Energy Trainer to setup a hybrid wind/solar system with electrolyser.

Experiments:

• Measuring irradiance of different light sources
• Solar cell as a energy converter
• Solar cell as a energy converter and diode function
• Open circuit voltage of a solar cell at different shadowing conditions
• Short circuit current of a solar cell at different shadowing conditions
• Open circuit voltage and short circuit current of a solar cell at different levels of irradiance
• Short circuit current of a solar cell at multiple angles of incidence
• Series connection of solar cells / different shadowing condition
• Parallel connection of solar cells / different shadowing conditions
• Characteristic curve of a solar cell (I/U) / different levels of irradiance
• Characteristic curve of a solar cell (U/P), MPP, determination of efficiency
• Simulation: Short circuit current of a solar cell based on position of the sun (sunrise to sunset)
• Charging a GoldCap (energy storage) / accumulator with solar cells
• Discharging a GoldCap (energy storage) / accumulator with electric motor and light bulb

Equipment:

• Custom yellow suitcase with protective foam cutouts
• Base board with inserts for circuit modules & multi-meters
• Low voltage (12 V ) halogen lamp
• Power supply with dimmer switch and power cable
• Solar module with 4 single cells and angle adjustment
• 2 multimeters with connectors
• Sensor box for measuring irradiance
• Load box with electric motor and light bulb
• Storage box with NC accumulator with GoldCap and blocking diode
• Measuring box with variable resistor
• Flexible connecting cords; brass contacts / hard copper gold plated
• Experiments manual

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