Loong, Hai Ti <br/><br/>
Solar cell calibration and measurement 

 - Bangkok :  Asian Institute of Technology,  1981 
 - vi, 42 p. 
 - Thesis ;  no. ET-81-4 .
 - Asian Institute of Technology.  Thesis ;  no. ET-81-4 .
<br/><br/> A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science, School of Environment, Resources and Development 
<br/><br/>Thesis (M.Sc.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1981 
<br/><br/> 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 . 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Solar batteries