Part 2 Flashcards
1
Q
What are open circuit voltage and short circuit current of solar cell dependent on?
A
Temperature
2
Q
What is short-circuit current?
A
The current through the solar cell when the voltage across the solar cell is zero
3
Q
What is the largest current that may be drawn?
A
The short circuit current
4
Q
In an ideal solar cell, how are the currents balanced?
A
Short circuit and light generated current are identical
5
Q
What is the open circuit voltage?
A
The maximum voltage available from a solar cell?
6
Q
When does open circuit voltage occur?
A
At zero current
7
Q
Procedure for part 2?
A
- Connect solar cell to DMM
- Measure short circuit current (R=0) and open circuit voltage (R=max) at different distance
- Plot these both against intensity
