Photovoltaic
capable of producing electrical current from radiant energy.
See Also: Photovoltaic Cell, PV, Solar Energy
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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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Photovoltaic/Inverter Test & Automation Solutions
Chroma Photovoltaic/Inverter Test & Automation Solutions
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Four-Point Probe
Materials Development Corporation
Materials Development Corporation offers the complete line of Four Point Probe systems from AIT. Systems are available to measue up to 12" diameter (300 mm) wafers as well as specialty systems for Photovoltaic wafers and substrates. For more information on these systems, contact MDC.
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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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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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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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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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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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Insulation Resistance Tester For PV (Judge Deterioration Point)
MIS-PVS
MULTI MEASURING INSTRUMENTS Co., Ltd.
The model MIS-PVS 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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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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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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Ellipsometer
T-Solar™
The T-Solar ellipsometer combines the best photovoltaic measurement technology into a single system designed specifically for textured samples. Based on the establishedM-2000 rotating compensator spectroscopic ellipsometer, the T-Solar measures hundreds of wavelength across the UV-Visible-NIR.
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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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Portable Pen-type Non-contact P/N Checker
PN-8LP
*Principle: Photovoltaic effect with the 650nm laser diode*Power supply : DC1.5V(size AA alkaline battery), 300mA*Display of judgement : P(red) or N(green) LED lamps
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Reach-In Solar Panel Test Chamber
For testing various size solar panels WIEBER designs and manufactures Solar Panel Test 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. Solor Chamber also known as Solar Photovoltaic Testing Chamber and PV Module Test Chamber.
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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).
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Insulation Resistance Tester For PV (4 Range)
MIS-PV2
MULTI MEASURING INSTRUMENTS Co., Ltd.
The model MIS-PV2 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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Silicon Detectors
Through the photovoltaic effect, detectors provide a means of transforming light energy to an electrical current. The root of the theory behind this phenomenon is a small energy gap between the valence and conduction bands of the detector. When light, with enough energy to excite an electron from the valence to the conduction band, is incident upon the detector, the resulting accumulation of charge leads to a flow of current in an external circuit. Since light is not the only source of energy that can excite an electron, detectors will have some amount of current that is not representative of incident light. For example, fluctuations in thermal energy can easily be mistaken for light intensity changes. A variety of these "non-light" contributions are present and, when summed up, make up the total noise within the detector.
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Current-Voltage Measurement System
The SSIVT is an electrical current-voltage measurement system used to characterize photovoltaic cell performance. This current-voltage tester works by sampling various current versus voltage combinations of the photovoltaic cell with a variable impedence load. The performance of the photovoltaic cell is determined by measuring this output I-V relationship while it is being illuminated.
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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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Safety Tester
Safety analyzer is mainly used to provide the test solution for electric car, grid, photovoltaic, electrical appliances, information equipment, medical equipment industry as well as innovative solutions for the various electrical measurement.
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Electric Safety
PV-ISOTEST
PV-ISOTEST represents a real innovation in the panorama of PV verification and testing instrumentation. PV-ISOTEST measures the insulation resistance of a single module, a string or even an entire photovoltaic field up to 1,500 V DC according to IEC/EN62446 standard.
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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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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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Integrated-In-Line-In-Situ-Meterology
Angstrom Sun Technologies, Inc.
Although table-top version is our major product platform, we do provide in-line and in situ solutions. Although all in-line tools involve some special configuration and customized designs, we have had such experience to demo our capability in semiconductor, photovoltaic, glass industries. Both spectroscopic ellipsometer and spectroscopic reflectometers could be integrated for in-line or in situ application purpose. But how to implement them, or which one is more suitable, an environmental situation should be considered. You are welcome to discuss with our experts and we'll be glad to offer a real solution to meet your needs.
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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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Solar Connectors & Adapters
Our SOLARLOK photovoltaic connectors are designed for easy, quick and reliable DC connections for solar technology. With a precision-engineered design, these help achieve the lowest contact resistance to reduce power losses. Our DC Plug and splice connectors provide reliable connection, reducing up to 80% installation time with Insulation Displacement Contact (IDC) technology. Our grounding connectors enable installers to ground the photovoltaic system and create flexibility at the installation.
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Solar Simulation Systems
Solar simulation systems with global radiation guarantee the simulation of natural sunlight according to CIE20 and CIE85 Table 4. Our portfolio includes components, systems and systems for solar simulation for test benches in the automotive, military, aerospace, railway, photovoltaic, material research and building materials industries. Our plants and systems stand for high reproducibility and precise test results.
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Photovoltaic
For solar panel installations, problems such as insulation resistance degradation or issues with ground/earth continuity can pose a risk to safety as well as efficient operation. Continuous and predictive maintenance is essential to ensure regulatory compliance as well as the prevention of electrical hazards and fire risks, and enables operators to ensure the optimal performance of PV installations.
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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.
