Sensors & Electronics
Electronics & Systems
Automated Solar Cell Characterization (135)
Problem: Need a reliable method to determine spectral response for a broad range of developmental solar cells
Project Activity Scope (from Technical Overview Chart): Interaction Mechanisms through Integrated Systems
PNNL Solution:
- Developed test protocol suitable for evaluation of R&D solar cells based on community practices
- Developed automated laboratory measurement system to support validation testing of protocol
- Reported results to community
- Assisted in standards development
Capabilities Employed to Meet Client Needs: Photovoltaic cell physics analysis; optical system design including background illumination & scanned, spectral source; mechanical design; system fabrication and assembly; electronics design (signal processing, control circuits, computer interfaces); software development (system controls, data acquisition and processing, results presentation); system utilization for PV cell analysis, system & test result documentation.
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Contact: John Hartman
