| Author | Loong, Hai Ti |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no. ET-81-4 |
| Subject(s) | Solar batteries
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| Note | A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science, School of Environment, Resources and Development |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Abstract | Techniques and methodology for solar cell performance and diagnostic measurement are described. Solar simulator, available equipment's and
experimental procedures are detailed. Solar cell characterization discussed
include analysis of 1-V curves, series- resistance, saturation current and ideality factor determination, as well as performance investigation and
prediction with theoretical model. A reference solar cell has been calibrated for outdoor performance measurement purposes. Indoor and outdoor testing results have been
compared: efficiency of silicon solar cells under natural sunlight turns out to be about 10% greater than that measured under tungsten lamp. Two
methods of determination of the series-resistance have been systematically conducted ; it is concluded that only the dynamic ·resistance method can give
reliable· results. The validity of the two-diodes· model of the solar cell is proven to be applicable in a very wide range . |
| Year | 1981 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | School of Environment, Resources, and Development |
| Department | Department of Energy and Climate Change (Former title: Department of Energy, Environment, and Climate Change (DEECC)) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Energy Technology (ET) |
| Chairperson(s) | Follea, D.
|
| Examination Committee(s) | Exell, Robert H.B. ;Walter, Despiegelaere, Ir. |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | The Government of the Republic of China |
| Degree | Thesis (M.Sc.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1981 |