Learning Objectives/Experiments

Practical Include:

1. Identify different Components of Solar Panel Module.

2. Measure Open Circuit Voltage of Solar Panel.

3. Measure Short Circuit Current of Solar Panel.

4. Determine I-V curve of Solar Panel.

5. Measure Voltage and Current for Series Combination of Solar Panel.

6. Measure Voltage and Current for Parallel Combination of Solar Panel.

7. Prepare a circuit for DC lighting system by Solar Panel.

8. Prepare a circuit for AC lighting system by Solar Panel.

9. Design Photovoltaic System.

10. Design power-voltage curve for Photovoltaic System.

Features

• The Solar PV Trainer is simple to use and provides you with the basic learning objectives of Solar PV.
• Students will learn about the variables involved with the sun and environment that may affect solar production, tilt angle, azimuth, shading, etc.
• Students will also learn the difference in wiring series and parallel connections and the basics of electrical circuits, Ohms Law and the Power formula

Specification/Technical data

• 10W Solar panels (4):
• 12V Nominal Voltage
• Vmp – 17V
• Imp – 0.6A
• Utility Cart:
• 28” x 20” x 32” – 2 tray
• Aluminum Frame with Powder coated:
• Hinged: Tilts from 0 – 90 degrees (15-degree increments)
• Charge Controller Protections:
• PV: Overload, Short Circuit, High Voltage
• Load: Overload, Short Circuit
• Reverse Polarity: Battery, PV, and Load
• Lightening and Transient Surges
• High Temperature
• Reverse Current at Night
• 150W Power Inverter:
• 12VDC to 120VAC
• 1A Continuous Power
• Modified Sine Wave
• 400W Peak Output Surge
• 12V Battery:
• Sealed Lead Acid
• 7.2Ah
• Solar Panel Interface:
• Terminals for Solar PV Connections
• 3ADC Analog Panel Meter
• 100VDC Analog Panel Meter
• Compass to Determine Azimuth
• Banana plugs and wires for Series and Parallel Connections
• The Simple Solar Photovoltaic Manual
• Solar PV Learning Materials
• Solar Labs for hands on learning

Dimensions and weight

Weight: approx. 250kg