ABSTRACT. Keywords: Solar simulator, spectral irradiance, measurement, traceability chain, uncertainty analysis 1. INTRODUCTION
|
|
- Alison Bruce
- 6 years ago
- Views:
Transcription
1 Uncertainty Analysis of Solar Simulator s Spectral Irradiance Measurement Meng Haifeng*, Xiong Limin, He Yingwei, Liu Dingpu, Zhang Jieyu, Li Wenxin Division of Metrology in Optics and Laser, National Institute of Metrology, Beijing, P.R. China, ABSTRACT Solar simulator is a key instrument for photovoltaic field, which aims to act the role of natural sunlight irradiance indoor, and we should identify how similar they are in quantity. The critical factor of similarity lies in its spectral irradiance, because of solar cells wavelength-dependent spectral responsivity, spectral mismatch of solar simulator and sunlight can induce large errors during characteristic parameters measurement. In this article, a method for measuring solar simulator s spectral irradiance was proposed along with its uncertainty analysis. A calibrated fiber optic spectrometer was employed here for spectral measurement, which was used for calibrating various kinds of solar simulators manufactured with different mechanisms. Considering three main sources of measurement uncertainty, that is, the declared uncertainty of the calibrated spectrometer (u 1 ), cosine correction (u 2 ) and repeatability of measurement (u 3 ), we estimated its combined expanded uncertainty is U = 6.2% (with coverage factor k = 2). Also, we have made a comparison of our spectral measurement results with methods traceable to other country s national institute of metrology, such as NIST traceable. This work is significant for the performance calibration and classification of solar simulators, so that plays a great role in solar energy industry. Keywords: Solar simulator, spectral irradiance, measurement, traceability chain, uncertainty analysis 1. INTRODUCTION Solar simulator, the best candidate for simulating natural sunlight indoor, is one of the most pivotal instruments in photovoltaic industry. It is widely used in indoor current-voltage (I-V) characteristics as well as irradiance exposure of photovoltaic devices, so that critical parameters such as short-circuit current (Isc), open-circuit voltage (Voc), maximum power (Pmax), conversion efficiency (η), fill factor (FF) and so on, can be obtained [1-4]. Photovoltaic (PV) devices always work under the natural sunlight, so we need solar simulator with its performance very close to natural sunlight to reflect their characteristics in real work conditions. However, solar simulator is not equivalent to natural sunlight, especially spectral irradiance. Natural sunlight is broadband, as illustrated in ASTM G173 spectra (280 nm 4000 nm) [5, 6] and IEC [7], while simulator s light source commonly is artificial Xenon arc lamp. Artificial lamps cannot simulate the sunlight spectrum exactly, even with filters. The inevitable deviations of the spectrum of artificial light sources from the standard spectrum have to be taken into account by a spectral mismatch factor. Mismatch in spectral irradiance between solar simulator and natural solar light can induce large errors and uncertainty in PV devices I-V characteristic, because solar cell s spectral responsivity is dependent on wavelength [8-11]. So it s urgent to identify the spectral irradiance of solar simulators. To define it, international standard IEC proposed corresponding criterion and classification, that is make a comparison between the spectral irradiance of solar simulator and AM1.5G solar light [12]. It prescribes the requirements for solar simulators used in PV measurements and provides definitions of solar simulators classifications. Finding a practical method for solar simulators' spectral irradiance measurement is of great importance. To date, many related institutes or laboratories were endeavored in that, and various kinds of systems and equipments were emerged [13-15]. NREL designed a dual detector system to capture the waveform of flash at individual wavelength of light, which has a wavelength range of 280 nm to 1720 nm at 5 nm intervals [14]. NIST reported spectral irradiance measurements of its own pulsed solar simulator by using a high-speed, diode-array spectroradiometer that was calibrated against NIST standards [15]. In our previous article, we have proposed a versatile and portable integrated system to satisfy the requirements of on-site calibration for various kinds of solar simulators, so that service for hundreds of PV manufacturers and related authorities [16]. *menghf@nim.ac.cn; phone ; fax ; 6th International Symposium on Advanced Optical Manufacturing and Testing Technologies: Optoelectronic Materials and Devices for Sensing, Imaging, and Solar Energy, edited by Yadong Jiang, Junsheng Yu, Zhifeng Wang, Proc. of SPIE Vol. 8419, 84193A 2012 SPIE CCC code: /12/$18 doi: / Proc. of SPIE Vol A-1
2 Herein, combining with IEC s classification on spectral irradiance, we ll emphasis the process of solar simulator s spectral irradiance measurement with examples. A calibrated fiber optic spectrometer was employed here, which has its declared uncertainty of u 1 : 6% (k = 2) (300 nm nm). Furthermore, we analyzed the measurement uncertainty along with uncertainty caused by spectrometer probe s cosine correction (u 2 ) and measurement repeatability (u 3 ). The errors introduced by cosine factor and measurement repeatability were minor in the process, a combined expanded uncertainty of U = 6.2% (k = 2) was summarized. 2. EXPERIMENTAL SECTION 2.1 Instruments For the solar simulators spectral irradiance measurement, a fiber optic spectrometer, AvaSpec-2048-USB2 spectrometer which has a USB2 interface with ultrafast data-sampling of 900 spectra per second and data-transfer in 1.8ms was employed here [16]. Firstly, we calibrate the optical fiber spectrometer against a standard lamp which is traceable to the National Institute of Metrology (NIM) blackbody. Then, with the calibration data, we use the spectrometer to measure the spectra of solar simulators. Each spectrometer has its particular calibration data, and we should load it before deducting the background of environment. 2.2 Measuring method In principle, our aim is to reflect the real state of solar simulator when characterize PV devices performance, so we should firstly conduct the spectral measurement in the same plane of test area with spectrometer s probe aligning to the light beam. To decrease measurement errors, mechanisms of solar simulator s light source should be considered. Though there are various kinds of solar simulators, light sources are always in two types, direct light and diffuse reflection light; particular treatments should be taken for each. For direct light, spectrometer s probe should be aligned with the normal of light source. While for diffuse reflection light, because of its complicated influencing factors, probe should vertical to the test plane and measure at least five times in different positions. Moreover, for the pulsed solar simulator, a trigger is needed to collect the spectral signal. 2.1 Examples During these years, we have measured several hundreds of solar simulators as well as outdoor sunlight by this method. Comparing the obtained real spectra of simulators with AM1.5G reference spectrum, classifications of spectral match are clear according to IEC [12]. The measured results are widely recognized by PV related industry and authority. Figure 1 demonstrated typical spectra of a solar simulator with different irradiance intensities (1000 W/m 2, 800 W/m 2 and 200 W/m 2 ). In comparison to AM1.5G spectrum, percent deviation and spectral match of all intervals were illustrated in Table 1. That is a solar simulator with spectral irradiance in class A. Irradiance (pw/cm2/nm) uv 50 o Wavelength Figure 1: Spectral curves collected with the fiber optic spectrometer for one solar simulator with different irradiance intensities. Green: 1000 w/m 2 ; Red: 800W/m 2 ; Blue: 200W/m 2. Proc. of SPIE Vol A-2
3 Ratio ( %) Match A A A A A A Ratio ( %) Match A A A A A A Ratio ( %) Match A A A A A A Table 1: Percent deviation in each interval of solar simulator s spectra in compassion to that of AM1.5G spectrum, from the upper to bottom, corresponding with irradiance intensity of 1000 w/m 2, 800W/m 2 and 200W/m 2, respectively. 3. UNCERTAINTY ANALYSIS During the measurement, main influencing factors for errors come from spectrometer itself, cosine correction and measurement repeatability. Hence, considering the three main typical uncertainty components, that is, the declared uncertainty of the calibrated spectrometer (u 1 ), uncertainty of cosine correction (u 2 ) and repeatability of measurement (u 3 ), combined uncertainty can be calculated by the following equation: U = u u2 u3 3.1 The declared uncertainty of the calibrated spectrometer (u 1 ) After calibrated by National Institute of Metrology (NIM) standard lamp which is traceable to NIM blackbody, a declared uncertainty of 6% (k = 2) was given in the wavelength range of 300 nm to 1100 nm. In our experiment, range of 400 nm to 1100 nm is enough according to IEC s definition [12]. So the uncertainty brought by the calibrated spectrometer itself is u 1 = 6% (k = 2) (400 nm nm). 3.2 Uncertainty of cosine correction (u 2 ) To identify the uncertainty of cosine correction, we conducted many experiments under solar simulators and natural sunlight. As illustrated in Figure 2 and Table 2, spectral curves collected with the spectrometer probe 0, 15, 30, 45, 60, 75 to normal incidence of the natural sunlight were shown. When the probe tilted 75, the maximum error is 4.0%. However, if we control the spectrometer probe align to the normal of light beam, even with a tile angle of 30 ; the maximum error of the six intervals is 1.0%, when the tilt angle smaller than 15, the maximum error is 0.7%. Proc. of SPIE Vol A-3
4 Irradiance (NW /cm2 /nm) 100 ' '. LU Wavelength Figure 2: Spectral curves collected with the spectrometer probe 0, 15, 30, 45, 60, 75 degree to normal incidence of the sunlight, from upper to bottom. %Z'T %0'1' %t't %5'Z %6'1 %1'T 1'66 8'1-0 T T'SO T L'66 t'66 't6 NO.iO.I.ia ullllllltp.1v O%) ()pull '001 5' 0 T Z't01 L'66 9'66 L't 6 04)) ) opi'21 09 L '66 5'ZO1 L' OT 1-'001 1-'001 8't6 L'66 L'TOT 9' 0T Z'TOT 8'001 Z't6 1-'66 1-' TOT 9' CO 1 1;101 0'101 8' 6 1'66 L'00T 9' O1 Z'ZO1 '101 8' L (um) 00L-009 (um) )) op LIN 21 Ḻ - t OIaIg opt'21-1 (%) Opl'. 0 Table 2: Percent deviations and maximum errors of spectral curves collected with the spectrometer probe 0, 15, 30, 45, 60, 75 to normal incidence of the sunlight, compared with AM1.5G spectrum. When we measure the spectral irradiance for solar simulators, we ensure that the probe s maximum title angle is smaller than 15 at least. An exemplified case as displayed in Figure 3 and Table 3, small difference shown the maximum error was about 0.7%. That was tiny compare to u 1 = 6% (k = 2). Proc. of SPIE Vol A-4
5 Irradiance (NW /cm2/nm) n ' Wavelength Figure 3: Spectral curves collected with the spectrometer probe 0, 5, 15 to normal incidence of the solar simulator s beam r/) Maximum Error (%) 0.1% 0.2% 0.2% 0.2% 0.2% 0.7% Table 3: Percent deviations and maximum errors of spectral curves collected with the spectrometer probe 0, 5, 15 to normal incidence of the solar simulator, compared with AM1.5G spectrum. 3.3 Repeatability of measurement (u 3 ) Random error caused by measurement repeatability should also be considered in the process. Five times of spectral irradiance measurement with the same conditions exactly were conducted, such as the same solar simulator, the same spectrometer and probe angle, the same testing position and testing person, etc. Figure 4 shown very close spectral curves, while Table 4 demonstrated percent deviations of 6 intervals compared to AM1.5G spectrum and maximum error (0.6%) of the repeating experiments. Irradiance (NW/cm2/nm) Wavelength Figure 4: Results of repeating experiments in the same conditions, five spectral curves were very similar to each other. Proc. of SPIE Vol A-5
6 Ratio ( %) Ratio ( %) Ratio ( %) Ratio ( %) Ratio ( %) Maximum Error ( %) 0.6% 0.4% 0 0.1% 0.5% 0.6% Table 4: Data of percent deviations and maximum errors collected in repeating experiments. In summary, the combined uncertainty of solar simulators spectral irradiance measurement is: U = u1 2 + u 2 + u3 = (3%) + (0.7%) + (0.6%) 3.1% And with a coverage factor of k = 2, the combined expanded uncertainty is U = 6.2% (k = 2). 3.4 Compare to other systems Comparisons of our results and reports launched by the other countries were made, such as RaySphere spectrometer by Rhineland TÜV and a NIST traceable system. We got the same classification of the same solar simulators with acceptable errors in percent deviations from AM1.5G reference spectrum. As shown in Table 5, compared with a NIST traceable integral sphere spectrometer, the largest error is only 3.8%. Moreover, the results we collected with optic fiber spectrometer are more stable NIST traceable (Using integral sphere) Ratio ( %) Ratio ( %) NIAI traceable (Using optic fiber spectrometer) Ratio ( %) Ratio ( %) Maximum Error ( %) 3.8% 1.0% 2.4% 1.6% 3.7% 2.2% Table 5: Comparison with a NIST traceable measurement system by measuring the spectral irradiance of the same simulator (light source: diffuse reflection). The largest error is 3.8%, and cosine angle is the main factor. The stability of our results is better as the data shown. Proc. of SPIE Vol A-6
7 4. CONCLUSIONS In summary, we have proposed a method for solar simulator s spectral irradiance measurement with a NIM calibrated fiber optic spectrometer. Combine with large amount of data collected, we made a reasonable uncertainty analysis. Considering the declared uncertainty of u 1 : 6% (k = 2) (300 nm nm), along with uncertainty caused by spectrometer probe s cosine correction (u 2 ) and measurement repeatability (u 3 ), combined expanded uncertainty of U = 6.2% (k = 2) was summarized, it is essential for metrology of photovoltaic industry. Acknowledgments: The spectrometer calibrating work is technically supported by the Radiometry and Colorimetry Laboratory of NIM (National Institute of Metrology, P.R. China). We appreciate the funding support of NIM (BSH1007, etc.) and General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine, P.R. China (AQSIQ). REFERENCES 1. IEC (Ed. 2), Photovoltaic devices - Part 1: Measurement of PV current-voltage characteristics, K. A. Emery, Solar simulators and I-V measurement methods, solar cells, 18, , R. J. Matson, K. A. Emery, R. E. Bird, Terrestrial solar spectral, solar simulation and solar cell short-circuit current calibration: A review, Solar cells, 11, , H. B. Serreze, R. G. Little, Large-area solar simulator: critical tools for module manufacturing, Technical Papers in PV Modules, Edition 1 - Photovoltaics International, ISO : Solar energy Reference solar spectral irradiance at the ground at different receiving conditions part 1: Direct normal and hemispherical solar irradiance for air mass 1.5, IEC (Ed. 2), Photovoltaic devices - Part 3: Measurement principles for terrestrial photovoltaic (PV) solar devices with reference spectral irradiance data, D. Dominé, G. Friesen, S. Dittmann, D. Chinaese, The influence of measurement errors in spectral irradiance of flash solar simulators on the spectral mismatch factor of PV modules, the 25 th EU PVSEV/WCPEC-5, Valencia, Spain, H. Müllejans, W. Zaaiman, R. Galleano, Analysis and mitigation of measurement uncertainties in the traceability chain for the calibration of photovoltaic devices, Meas. Sci. Technol. 20, , J. Hohl-Ebinger, W. Warta, Uncertainty of the spectral mismatch correction factor in STC measurements of photovoltaic devices, Progress in Photovoltaics: Research and Applications, 19, , C. Monokroussos, M. Bliss, Y. N. Qiu, C. J. Hibberd, T. R. Betts, A. N. Tiwari, R. Gottschalg, Effects of spectrum on the power rating of amorphous silicon photovoltaic devices, Progress in Photovoltaics: Research and Applications, 19, , IEC (Ed. 2), Photovoltaic devices - Part 9: Solar simulator performance requirements, T. W. Cannon, Spectral measurement of pulse solar simulators, National Center for Photovoltaic Program Review Meeting, Denver, Colorado, September 8-11, A. M. Andreas, D. R. Myers, Pulse analysis spectroradiometer system for measuring the spectral distribution of flash solar simulators, SPIE Optics and Photonics Conference: Optical Modeling and Measurements for Solar Energy Systems II, San Diego, California, H. W. Yoon, B. P. Dougherty, V. B. Khromchenko, Spectroradiometric characterization of the NIST pulsed solar simulator, Proc. of SPIE, 7410, , H. Meng, L. Xiong, Y. He, D. Liu, Research on integrated system for solar simulator performance calibration according to IEC , Proc. SPIE 8201, 82012L, Proc. of SPIE Vol A-7
Spectral changes of solar simulator xenon flash bulbs over lifetime and its effects on measurement uncertainty
Loughborough University Institutional Repository Spectral changes of solar simulator xenon flash bulbs over lifetime and its effects on measurement uncertainty This item was submitted to Loughborough University's
More informationCALIBRATION OF SPECTRORADIOMETERS FOR OUTDOOR DIRECT SOLAR SPECTRAL IRRADIANCE MEASUREMENTS
CALIBRATION OF SPECTRORADIOMETERS FOR OUTDOOR DIRECT SOLAR SPECTRAL IRRADIANCE MEASUREMENTS Paraskeva Vasiliki 1*, Matthew Norton 1,2, Maria Hadjipanayi 1, George E. Georghiou 1 1 Photovoltaic Technology,
More informationCOMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS OF A PULSED SOLAR SIMULATOR TO DETERMINE MEASUREMENT UNCERTAINTY COMPONENTS
COMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS OF A PULSED SOLAR SIMULATOR TO DETERMINE MEASUREMENT UNCERTAINTY COMPONENTS F. Plag* 1, F. Haas 2, K. Ramspeck 2, H. Nagel 3, H. Albert 2, S. Nevas 1, P. Sperfeld 1, F. Witt 1 and
More informationThird Party Validation of First Solar PAN Files
Third Party Validation of First Solar PAN Files This document provides information demonstrating that First Solar PVSyst PAN files accurately predict module behavior according to IEC 61853 standards. First
More informationPresented at the 31st European PV Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition, September 2015, Hamburg, Germany
SPECTRALLY SHAPED SUPERCONTINUUM FOR ADVANCED SOLAR CELL CHARACTERIZATION Markus Mundus*, Manoj Kumar Dasa, Xudong Wang, Jochen Hohl-Ebinger, Wilhelm Warta Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems,
More informationSolar irradiance measurement up to 2500nm with the Arcoptix FT-NIR
Application note Solar irradiance measurement up to 2500nm with the Arcoptix FT-NIR Introduction Applications that use spectrometers to measure the light energy of radiant sources require an irradiance-calibration,
More informationA Programmable Solar Simulator for Realistic Seasonal, Diurnal, and Air-Mass Testing of Multi-Junction Concentrator Photovoltaics
A Programmable Solar Simulator for Realistic Seasonal, Diurnal, and Air-ass Testing of ulti-junction Concentrator Photovoltaics Tasshi Dennis 1, Chanud Yasanayake 1, Tim Gerke 2, Alex Payne 3, Lars Eng
More informationTwo-dimensional homologous perovskites as light absorbing materials for solar cell applications
Supporting Information for Two-dimensional homologous perovskites as light absorbing materials for solar cell applications Duyen H. Cao, Constantinos C. Stoumpos, Omar K. Farha,, Joseph T. Hupp, and Mercouri
More informationAccuracy of energy yield prediction of photovoltaic modules
Loughborough University Institutional Repository Accuracy of energy yield prediction of photovoltaic modules This item was submitted to Loughborough University's Institutional Repository by the/an author.
More informationSupplementary Figures
Supplementary Figures Supplementary Figure 1. AFM profiles of the charge transport and perovskite layers. AFM Image showing the thickness (y axis) of the layer with respect to the horizontal position of
More informationTHE MEASUREMENT OF SOLAR ULTRAVIOLET SPECTRAL IRRADIANCE PROBLEMS & SOLUTIONS
THE MEASUREMENT OF SOLAR ULTRAVIOLET SPECTRAL IRRADIANCE PROBLEMS & SOLUTIONS INTRODUCTION In recent years, researchers involved in many unrelated scientific disciplines have acquired an interest in accurately
More informationCalibration of instruments measuring broadband and spectral solar (UV) irradiance
Calibration of instruments measuring broadband and spectral solar (UV) irradiance Gregor Hülsen, Julian Gröbner and Luca Egli Physikalisch-Meteorologisches Observatorium Davos, World radiation Center (PMOD/WRC)
More informationThe steps to an uncertainty budget
The steps to an uncertainty budget Emma Woolliams 4 April 2017 Prepared by Paul Miller http://www.emceoc.org Uncertainty Where to start? What to do? How to be consistent? Make it easy. At the end of this
More informationOutdoor PV Module Data with Focus on Spectral Irradiance in Different Climates
Outdoor PV Module Data with Focus on Spectral Irradiance in Different Climates M. Schweiger 2, G. Friesen 1, U. Jahn 2 1 SUPSI, Switzerland, 2 TÜV Rheinland, Germany Contents Introduction xperimental approach
More informationIndoor Testing of Solar Systems: A Solar Simulator for Multidisciplinary Research on Solar Technologies
A publication of VOL. 39, 2014 CHEMICAL ENGINEERING TRANSACTIONS Guest Editors: Petar Sabev Varbanov, Jiří Jaromír Klemeš, Peng Yen Liew, Jun Yow Yong Copyright 2014, AIDIC Servizi S.r.l., ISBN 978-88-95608-30-3;
More informationEE 5611 Introduction to Microelectronic Technologies Fall Tuesday, September 23, 2014 Lecture 07
EE 5611 Introduction to Microelectronic Technologies Fall 2014 Tuesday, September 23, 2014 Lecture 07 1 Introduction to Solar Cells Topics to be covered: Solar cells and sun light Review on semiconductor
More informationPHOTOVOLTAICS Fundamentals
PHOTOVOLTAICS Fundamentals PV FUNDAMENTALS Semiconductor basics pn junction Solar cell operation Design of silicon solar cell SEMICONDUCTOR BASICS Allowed energy bands Valence and conduction band Fermi
More informationIndoor calibration method for UV index meters with a solar simulator and a reference spectroradiometer
Int. J. Metrol. Qual. Eng. 7, 101 (2016) c EDP Sciences 2016 DOI: 10.1051/ijmqe/2015031 Indoor calibration method for UV index meters with a solar simulator and a reference spectroradiometer Helmi Zaini
More informationVALIDATION OF PROPOSED PHOTOVOLTAIC ENERGY RATING STANDARD AND SENSITIVITY TO ENVIRONMENTAL PARAMETERS
VALIDATION OF PROPOSED PHOTOVOLTAIC ENERGY RATING STANDARD AND SENSITIVITY TO ENVIRONMENTAL PARAMETERS Jyotirmoy Roy 1, Thomas R. Betts 1, Ralph Gottschalg 1, Stefan Mau 2*, Shokufeh Zamini 2, Robert P.
More informationAccurate Measurement of Transmittance and Reflectance for Engineering Applications
Accurate Measurement of Transmittance and Reflectance for Engineering Applications Dr. Chen Fangzhi Laboratory Manager Façade & Roof Materials Testing Laboratory OTM Solutions Pte Ltd PerkinElmer INTour
More informationChapter 7. Solar Cell
Chapter 7 Solar Cell 7.0 Introduction Solar cells are useful for both space and terrestrial application. Solar cells furnish the long duration power supply for satellites. It converts sunlight directly
More informationPES ESSENTIAL. Fast response sensor for solar energy resource assessment and forecasting. PES Solar
Fast response sensor for solar energy resource assessment and forecasting 30 Words: Dr. Mário Pó, Researcher at EKO Our industry continually strives to get better, smarter energy. Research and development
More informationMeasuring Laser Diode Optical Power with an Integrating Sphere
Measuring Laser Diode Optical Power with an Integrating Sphere Introduction Characterizing radiant sources like laser diodes accurately depends on the ability to measure their optical power output accurately.
More informationResearch Article Visible Light Communication System Using Silicon Photocell for Energy Gathering and Data Receiving
Hindawi International Optics Volume 2017, Article ID 6207123, 5 pages https://doi.org/10.1155/2017/6207123 Research Article Visible Light Communication System Using Silicon Photocell for Energy Gathering
More informationPHYS 4400, Principles and Varieties of Solar Energy Instructor: Randy J. Ellingson The University of Toledo
Sunlight PHYS 4400, Principles and Varieties of Solar Energy Instructor: Randy J. Ellingson The University of Toledo January 22, 2013 Update on Ohio s fuels for electricity generation Trends observed since
More informationPROCEEDINGS OF SPIE. Imaging carrier dynamics on the surface of the N-type silicon
PROCEEDINGS OF SPIE SPIEDigitalLibrary.org/conference-proceedings-of-spie Imaging carrier dynamics on the surface of the N-type silicon Ebrahim Najafi Ebrahim Najafi, "Imaging carrier dynamics on the surface
More informationSPECTRAL MISMATCH CORRELATED WITH AIR MASS UNDER VARYING CLEAR SKY CONDITIONS FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC FACILITIES WITH CRYSTALLINE-SILICON MODULES
Proceedings of the ASME 2014 Power Conference POWER2014 July 28-31, 2014, Baltimore, Maryland, USA POWER2014-32200 SPECTRAL MISMATCH CORRELATED WITH AIR MASS UNDER VARYING CLEAR SKY CONDITIONS FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC
More informationintegrating-sphere-construction-kits
MODULAR INTEGRATING SPHERE CONCEPT Individually configurable integrating spheres - Made simple with the UM construction kit system from Gigahertz-Optik GmbH https://www.gigahertz-optik.de/en-a/products/cat/
More informationBrewer UV measurement and calibration
Brewer UV measurement and calibration Julian Gröbner Physikalisch-Meteorologisches Observatorium Davos, World Radiation Center (PMOD/WRC) 14/10/2014 Brewer UV Measurements and calibration 1 Overview Comparison
More informationFundamental Concepts of Radiometry p. 1 Electromagnetic Radiation p. 1 Terminology Conventions p. 3 Wavelength Notations and Solid Angle p.
Preface p. xiii Fundamental Concepts of Radiometry p. 1 Electromagnetic Radiation p. 1 Terminology Conventions p. 3 Wavelength Notations and Solid Angle p. 4 Fundamental Definitions p. 7 Lambertian Radiators
More informationMeasurement method for the proficiency testing program
APLAC T088 Appendix Measurement method for the proficiency testing program Introductions This measurement method is prepared for use by the APLAC Proficiency Testing Program Photometric measurement of
More informationNIST Role in Supporting Solid State Lighting Initiative
CORM 2007 Annual Meeting, Gaithersburg, May 8-11, 2007 NIST Role in Supporting Solid State Lighting Initiative Yoshi Ohno, Ph.D. Optical Technology Division National Institute of Standards and Technology
More informationGuidelines for more accurate determination and interpretation of effective lifetime from measured quasi-steady-state photoconductance
Guidelines for more accurate determination and interpretation of effective lifetime from measured quasi-steady-state photoconductance 1. Introduction J. Brody, A. Rohatgi, and A. Ristow University Center
More informationMaking Method of the Data Processing System in the Experiment of. the Planck Constant Measuring with Photoelectric Effect
Making Method of the Data Processing System in the Experiment of the Planck Constant Measuring with Photoelectric Effect JIANG Xing-fang 1), LIYan-ji 1), JIANG Hong 2) 1)School of Mathematics & Physics,
More informationNovel Flux Calibration Source. CORM 2007 David C. Gross May 10, 2007
Novel Flux Calibration Source CORM 2007 David C. Gross May 10, 2007 LED Calorimetry Absolute Radiometry Design Goals Proof of Concept - Design and Results Total Spectral Flux Calibration Absolute Radiometry
More informationOptical time-domain differentiation based on intensive differential group delay
Optical time-domain differentiation based on intensive differential group delay Li Zheng-Yong( ), Yu Xiang-Zhi( ), and Wu Chong-Qing( ) Key Laboratory of Luminescence and Optical Information of the Ministry
More informationExperimental Study on Light Flash Radiant Intensity Generated by Strong Shock 2A12 Aluminum Plate
Experimental Study on Light Flash Radiant Intensity Generated by Strong Shock 2A12 Aluminum Plate TANG Enling ( ) 1, ZHANG Lijiao ( ) 1, ZHANG Qingming ( ) 2, SHI Xiaohan ( ) 1, WANG Meng ( ) 1, WANG Di
More informationTowards a fully LED-based solar simulator - spectral mismatch considerations
Loughborough University Institutional Repository Towards a fully LED-based solar simulator - spectral mismatch considerations This item was submitted to Loughborough University's Institutional Repository
More informationTransient preconditioning in CIGS solar cells and modules
Loughborough University Institutional Repository Transient preconditioning in CIGS solar cells and modules This item was submitted to Loughborough University's Institutional Repository by the/an author.
More informationGraphene-Enhanced Thermal Interface Materials for Heat Removal from Photovoltaic Solar Cells
Graphene-Enhanced Thermal Interface Materials for Heat Removal from Photovoltaic Solar Cells M. Saadah, D. Gamalath, E. Hernandez and A.A. Balandin Nano-Device Laboratory (NDL) and Phonon Optimized Engineered
More informationLab #5 Current/Voltage Curves, Efficiency Measurements and Quantum Efficiency
Lab #5 Current/Voltage Curves, Efficiency Measurements and Quantum Efficiency R.J. Ellingson and M.J. Heben November 4, 2014 PHYS 4580, 6280, and 7280 Simple solar cell structure The Diode Equation Ideal
More informationUSE OF A LOW-COST SILICON DIODE-ARRAY SPECTRORADIOMETER TO MEASURE SOLAR UV-B
USE OF A LOW-COST SILICON DIODE-ARRAY SPECTRORADIOMETER TO MEASURE SOLAR UV-B Terence M. Murphy, Section of Plant Biology, University of California, Davis, CA 95616 Presented at an NIST Conference on Critical
More informationHARP Assessment of Uncertainty
HARP Assessment of Uncertainty The HIAPER Airborne Radiation Package (HARP) was designed to produce accurate measurements of actinic flux and irradiance. The Atmospheric Radiation Group (ARG) at the University
More information29th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition
HIGH QUALITY MEASUREMENTS OF THE SOLAR SPECTRUM FOR SIMULATION OF MULTI-JUNCTION PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL YIELDS Matthew Norton *1, 2, Vasiliki, Paraskeva 2, Roberto Galleano 1, George Makrides 2, Robert P. Kenny
More informationPreliminary investigation of methods for correcting for variations in solar spectrum under clear skies
Publications (E) Energy 3-2010 Preliminary investigation of methods for correcting for variations in solar spectrum under clear skies B. Marion Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalscholarship.unlv.edu/renew_pubs
More informationNational Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program
SCOPE OF ACCREDITATION TO ISO/IEC 17025:2005 Sapphire Technical Solutions, L.L.C. 10230 Rodney St. Pineville, NC 28134 Mr. Ron Wathan Phone: 704-561-3100 x106 Fax: 866-829-1502 E-mail: rwathan@sapphirests.com
More informationCHARACTERISING PV MODULES UNDER OUTDOOR CONDITIONS: WHAT S MOST IMPORTANT FOR ENERGY YIELD
CHARACTERISING PV MODULES UNDER OUTDOOR CONDITIONS: WHAT S MOST IMPORTANT FOR ENERGY YIELD J. Sutterlueti 1 *, S. Ransome 2, R. Kravets 1, L. Schreier 1 1 Oerlikon Solar, PV Systems Group, Hauptstrasse
More informationOptical sensor based on hybrid LPG/FBG in D-fiber for simultaneous refractive index and temperature measurement
Optical sensor based on hybrid G/FBG in D-fiber for simultaneous refractive index and temperature measurement Xianfeng Chen*, Kaiming Zhou, Lin Zhang, Ian Bennion Photonics Research Group, Aston University,
More informationMaria Carmela Di Piazza. Gianpaolo Vitale. Photovoltaic Sources. Modeling and Emulation. ^ Springer
Maria Carmela Di Piazza Gianpaolo Vitale Photovoltaic Sources Modeling and Emulation ^ Springer Part I 1 From the Nuclear Fusion to the Radiated Energy on the Earth... 3 1.1 Inside the Universe 3 1.2 The
More informationCharacterization and Calibration of a Fourier Transform Spectroradiometer for Solar UV Irradiance Measurements
EMRP-ENV03 Solar UV WP 3: Improvement of Reference Spectroradiometers Characterization and Calibration of a Fourier Transform Spectroradiometer for Solar UV Irradiance Measurements Peter Meindl, Christian
More informationThe temperature dependence of the spectral and e ciency behavior of Si solar cell under low concentrated solar radiation
Renewable Energy 21 (2000) 445±458 www.elsevier.com/locate/renene The temperature dependence of the spectral and e ciency behavior of Si solar cell under low concentrated solar radiation M.A. Mosalam Shaltout
More information5.7. Summit, Greenland (01/22/12 11/22/12)
CHAPTER 5: QUALITY CONTROL AND CALIBRATION STANDARDS 5.7. Summit, Greenland (0/22/2 /22/2) This section describes quality control of Volume 22 solar data recorded by the SUV-50B spectroradiometer at Summit
More informationComparative study on the efficiencies of silicon solar cell
IOSR Journal of Applied Physics (IOSR-JAP) e-issn: 78-486.Volume 6, Issue 6 Ver. IV (Nov.-Dec. 04), PP 3-7 Comparative study on the efficiencies of silicon solar cell Abu Kowsar, Abdullah Yousuf Imam,
More informationIR spectral characterization of customer blackbody sources: first calibration results
IR spectral characterization of customer blackbody sources: first calibration results S. Mekhontsev, M. Noorma, A. Prokhorov and L. Hanssen Optical Technology Division National Institute of Standards and
More informationCalibration demonstration system for an imaging spectrometer to provide climatequality
Calibration demonstration system for an imaging spectrometer to provide climatequality reflectance K. Thome, J. McCorkel, J. Hair, B. McAndrew, A. Daw, D. Jennings, D. Rabin NASA/GSFC 1 Calibration Demonstration
More informationElectrons are shared in covalent bonds between atoms of Si. A bound electron has the lowest energy state.
Photovoltaics Basic Steps the generation of light-generated carriers; the collection of the light-generated carriers to generate a current; the generation of a large voltage across the solar cell; and
More informationGraphene-Bi 2 Te 3 Heterostructure as Saturable Absorber for Short Pulse Generation
Supporting Information Graphene-Bi 2 Te 3 Heterostructure as Saturable Absorber for Short Pulse Generation Haoran Mu,, Zhiteng Wang,, Jian Yuan,, Si Xiao, Caiyun Chen, Yu Chen, Yao Chen, Jingchao Song,Yusheng
More informationHomework 6 Solar PV Energy MAE 119 W2017 Professor G.R. Tynan
Homework 6 Solar PV Energy MAE 119 W2017 Professor G.R. Tynan 1. What is the most likely wavelength and frequency of light emitted from the sun which has a black body temperature of about 6600 deg K? What
More informationMotion of the Sun. View Comments
Login 2017 Survey to Improve Photovoltaic Education Christiana Honsberg and Stuart Bowden View Comments Instructions 1. Introduction 2. Properties of Sunlight 2.1. Basics of Light Properties of Light Energy
More informationSpectral irradiance distribution analysis
Spectral irradiance distribution analysis The impact on photovoltaic performance combined with the impact of clouded skies and a comparison to model outputs Bo Burgmans Student number: 3698149 Utrecht
More informationFOR LONGER than five decades since the introduction of
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON ELECTRON DEVICES, VOL. 59, NO. 9, SEPTEMBER 2012 2345 Transient Thermal Resistance Test of Single-Crystal-Silicon Solar Cell Jihong Zhang, Yulin Gao, Yijun Lu, Lihong Zhu, Ziquan Guo,
More informationSolar spectral irradiance measurements relevant to photovoltaic applications
Solar spectral irradiance measurements relevant to photovoltaic applications Cristina CORNARO 1,2, Angelo ANDREOTTI 1 1 Department of Enterprise Engineering, 2 CHOSE, University of Rome Tor Vergata Via
More informationTest Report. Project No: Report No: aR01 Report Issued Date: Customer Company & Address:
Customer Company & Address: Edison Opto Corporation ADD: 4F, No.800, Chung-Cheng Rd., Chung-Ho Dist, New Taipei City Contact erson: Telephone: Zhen Chuang 886-2-8227-6996 Fax: zhenchuang@edisonopto.com.tw
More informationHigh Efficiency Triple-Junction Solar Cells Employing Biomimetic Antireflective Structures
High Efficiency Triple-Junction Solar Cells Employing Biomimetic Antireflective Structures M.Y. Chiu, C.-H. Chang, F.-Y. Chang, and Peichen Yu, Green Photonics Laboratory Department of Photonics National
More informationIntroduction to Photovoltaics
INTRODUCTION Objectives Understand the photovoltaic effect. Understand the properties of light. Describe frequency and wavelength. Understand the factors that determine available light energy. Use software
More informationMueller Matrix Polarimetry: A Powerful Tool for Nanostructure Metrology
ECS Transactions, 6 () 237-242 (24).49/6.237ecst The Electrochemical Society Mueller Matrix Polarimetry: A Powerful Tool for Nanostructure Metrology Shiyuan Liu *, Xiuguo Chen, and Chuanwei Zhang State
More informationPerformance Analysis of 300W Solar Photovoltaic Module under Varying Wavelength of Solar Radiation
Performance Analysis of 300W Solar Photovoltaic Module under Varying Wavelength of Solar Radiation Pratish Rawat 1 1 HOD and Assistant Professor, Mechanical Department, Poornima University, Jaipur, Rajasthan,
More informationPRISMATIC COVERS FOR BOOSTING THE EFFICIENCY OF HIGH-CONCENTRATION PV SYSTEMS
PRISMATIC COVERS FOR BOOSTING THE EFFICIENCY OF HIGH-CONCENTRATION PV SYSTEMS Andreea Boca, Kenneth M. Edmondson, and Richard R. King Spectrolab, Inc., 12500 Gladstone Ave., Sylmar, CA 91342 U.S.A. ABSTRACT
More informationImprovement Uncertainty of Total luminous Flux Measurements by Determining Some Correction Factors
ISSN: 2347-325 Volume 3 Number 6 (June-205) pp. 264-274 www.ijcrar.com Improvement Uncertainty of Total luminous Flux Measurements by Determining Some Correction Factors Manal A. Haridy* Photometry and
More informationEstablishing a Consistent Calibration Record for Eppley PSPs
Establishing a Consistent Calibration Record for Eppley PSPs Laura Riihimaki Frank Vignola Department of Physics 1274 University of Oregon Eugene, OR 97403-1274 lriihim1@uoregon.edu fev@uoregon.edu ABSTRACT
More informationFebruary 1, 2011 The University of Toledo, Department of Physics and Astronomy SSARE, PVIC
FUNDAMENTAL PROPERTIES OF SOLAR CELLS February 1, 2011 The University of Toledo, Department of Physics and Astronomy SSARE, PVIC Principles and Varieties of Solar Energy (PHYS 4400) and Fundamentals of
More informationUV Measurement. Information Sheet. Dipl.-Ing. Andreas Renzel. Basics of UV measurement and solutions for UV curing applications.
Dipl.-Ing. Andreas Renzel UV Measurement Basics of UV measurement and solutions for UV curing applications Contents: 1 Introduction.... 1 2 The electromagnetic spectrum........ 2 3 Radiation sources for
More informationQuantitative Analysis of Carbon Content in Bituminous Coal by Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy Using UV Laser Radiation
Quantitative Analysis of Carbon Content in Bituminous Coal by Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy Using UV Laser Radiation LI Xiongwei ( ) 1,3, MAO Xianglei ( ) 2, WANG Zhe ( ) 1, Richard E. RUSSO 2 1
More informationStray Light Rejection in Array Spectrometers
Stray Light Rejection in Array Spectrometers Mike Shaw, Optical Technologies & Scientific Computing Team, National Physical Laboratory, Teddington, Middlesex, UK 1 Overview Basic optical design of an array
More informationTEST REPORT : Report Reference No... : V2.0. Tested by (name + signature)... : Fair Deng.
TEST REPORT Report Reference No.... : 4323305.50 V2.0 Tested by (name + signature)... : Fair Deng. Approved by (name + signature)... : Jason Zhang.. Date of issue... Number of pages. Testing Laboratory...
More informationCourse Details. Analytical Techniques Based on Optical Spectroscopy. Course Details. Textbook. SCCH 211: Analytical Chemistry I
SCCH 211: Analytical Chemistry I Analytical Techniques Based on Optical Spectroscopy Course Details September 22 October 10 September 22 November 7 November 17 December 1 Topic Period Introduction to Spectrometric
More informationMEASURING SOLAR SPECTRAL AND ANGLE-OF-INCIDENCE EFFECTS ON PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES AND SOLAR IRRADIANCE SENSORS
MASURNG SOLAR SPCTRAL AND ANGL-OF-NCDNC FFCTS ON PHOTOVOLTAC MODULS AND SOLAR RRADANC SNSORS David L. King, Jay A. Kratochvil, and William. Boyson Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, NM ABSTRACT
More informationIntegrating the Solar Spectrum
Integrating the Solar Spectrum PHYS 4400, Principles and Varieties of Solar Energy Instructor: Randy J. Ellingson The University of Toledo January 30, 2014 Pop Quiz Note: quiz does not count toward grade
More informationSecond international spectroradiometer intercomparison: results and impact on PV device calibration
PROGRESS IN PHOTOVOLTAICS: RESEARCH AND APPLICATIONS Prog. Photovolt: Res. Appl. 2015; 23:929 938 Published online 9 May 2014 in Wiley Online Library (wileyonlinelibrary.com)..2511 RESEARCH ARTICLE Second
More informationDetermination of particle size distribution Single particle light interaction methods. Part 4:
Provläsningsexemplar / Preview INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 21501-4 Second edition 2018-05 Determination of particle size distribution Single particle light interaction methods Part 4: Light scattering airborne
More informationLightLab I N T E R N A T I O N A L
Report of Test LL15785 Performance Summary Luminous flux 540 lm Bare Lamp Power 7.76W SHR Nominal 0.75 SHR Maximum 0.79 PREPARED FOR : Indice Ecotech Pty. Ltd., Richmond, VIC 3121. Page 1 of 7 Performance
More informationLuminescent Plates Doped with Stilbene 420 Dye for Enhanced Silicon Solar Cell Performance: Down-Conversion
Iraqi Journal of Applied Physics Suma H. Al Shaikh Hussin Department of Physics, College of Science for Women, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq Luminescent Plates Doped with Stilbene 420 Dye for Enhanced
More informationPRACTICAL UNCERTAINTY BUDGETS FOR SPECTRAL MEASUREMENTS OF LEDS
PRACTICAL UNCERTAINTY BUDGETS FOR SPECTRAL MEASUREMENTS OF LEDS ABSTRACT LEDs are used in many applications, ranging from signalling to ambient lighting to displays. Specifications and tolerances are used
More informationPhotovoltaic Module and Array Performance Characterization Methods for All System Operating Conditions
/ Photovoltaic Module and Array Performance Characterization Methods for All System Operating Conditions David L. King Sandia National Laboratories Photovoltaic Systems Department, MS0752 Albuquerque,
More informationModel 3024 Albedometer. User s Manual 1165 NATIONAL DRIVE SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA WWW. ALLWEATHERINC. COM
Model 3024 Albedometer User s Manual 1165 NATIONAL DRIVE SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA 95834 WWW. ALLWEATHERINC. COM TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION... 1 THEORY OF OPERATION... 2 General Description... 2 Accuracy...
More informationUncertainty determination of correlated color temperature for high intensity discharge lamps.
Uncertainty determination of correlated color temperature for high intensity discharge lamps A.B. El-Bialy 1, M.M. El-Ganainy 2 and E.M. El-Moghazy 3 1 University College for Woman for Art, science and
More informationTECHNICAL GUIDE. Integrating Sphere Radiometry and Photometry
TECHNICAL GUIDE Integrating Sphere Radiometry and Photometry sales@labsphere.com www.labsphere.com TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 Introduction to Sphere Measurements 1 2.0 Terms and Units 2 3.0 The Science of
More informationNatural Exposure Testing VS Accelerated Weathering... The Right Choice.
Natural Exposure Testing VS Accelerated Weathering... The Right Choice. Founded in 1956 Specialize in material durability testing equipment and services Bolton, England Q-Lab Europe Cleveland,Ohio Headquarters
More informationOptical Characterization of PV Glass Coupons and PV Modules Related to Soiling Losses
Optical Characterization of PV Glass Coupons and PV Modules Related to Soiling Losses Greg P. Smestad, Ph.D. Sol Ideas Technology Development inquiries@solideas.com www.solideas.com/projects/pvquality/
More informationSupporting Information. Benzophenone-based small molecular cathode interlayers with various polar groups for efficient polymer solar cells
Electronic Supplementary Material (ESI) for Journal of Materials Chemistry A. This journal is The Royal Society of Chemistry 2017 Supporting Information Benzophenone-based small molecular cathode interlayers
More informationDesign Considerations for a Variable Angle Absolute Reflectance Accessory For the LAMBDA 950/850/650 UV/Vis/NIR and UV/Vis Spectrophotometers
Design Considerations for a Variable Angle Absolute Reflectance Accessory For the LAMBDA 950/850/650 UV/Vis/NIR and UV/Vis Spectrophotometers UV/VIS AND UV/VIS/NIR SPECTROSCOPY A P P L I C A T I O N N
More informationET3034TUx External parameters of an ideal solar cell. How can we determine the performance of a solar cell?
ET3034TUx - 3.2.1 - External parameters of an ideal solar cell How can we determine the performance of a solar cell? In the previous block we have introduced the J- V curve of an ideal solar cell and its
More information2. To measure the emission lines in the hydrogen, helium and possibly other elemental spectra, and compare these to know values.
4.1. Purpose 1. To record several elemental emission spectra using arc lamps filled with each element using the Ocean Optics USB650 spectrometer. 2. To measure the emission lines in the hydrogen, helium
More informationSimulations of solar cell absorption enhancement using resonant modes of a nanosphere array
Green Photonics Award Paper Simulations of solar cell absorption enhancement using resonant modes of a nanosphere array Jonathan Grandidier* a, Michael G. Deceglie a, Dennis M. Callahan a, Harry A. Atwater
More informationPhotobiological safety of lamps and lamp systems
Test Report issued under the responsibility of: TEST REORT hotobiological safety of lamps and lamp systems Report Reference No.... : Dialight Optics Lab Request #16119 Date of issue... : 9/22/2016 Total
More informationUncertainty determination of correlated color temperature for high intensity discharge lamps
Uncertainty determination of correlated color temperature for high intensity discharge lamps A.B. El-Bialy 1, M.M. El-Ganainy 2 and E.M. El-Moghazy 3 1 University College for Woman for Art, science and
More informationORIEL SECTION FEATURES
ORIEL ORIEL PRODUCT TRAINING Solar Simulation SECTION FEATURES Glossary of Terms and Units Introduction to Solar Radiation Solar UV and Ozone Layer Energy Conversion Weathering Sample Calulations Spectral
More informationStandard Practices for Air Speed Calibration Testing
Standard Practices for Air Speed Calibration Testing Rachael V. Coquilla Bryza Wind Lab, Fairfield, California Air speed calibration is a test process where the output from a wind measuring instrument
More informationEvaluation at the intermediate focus for EUV Light Source
Evaluation at the intermediate focus for EUV Light Source Takashi Suganuma, Georg Soumagne, Masato Moriya, Tamotsu Abe, Akira Sumitani, Akira Endo Extreme Ultraviolet Lithography System Development Association
More informationShort Term Scientific Mission Report COST Action OPTIMISE: ES1309
Short Term Scientific Mission Report COST Action OPTIMISE: ES1309 STSM Applicant: Dr. Laura MIHAI, laura.mihai@inflpr.ro National Institute for Laser, Plasma and Radiation Physics / CETAL-PhIL, Atomistilor
More information