Solar Panel Characterization
Format
SOECS Senior Project Demonstration
Abstract/Artist Statement
The purpose of the solar panel characterization system is to find the power output of a solar panel at a given location, and characterize that location in terms of its power output. The power output is found by measuring the panel voltage and current. After the data is measured and interpreted, the data is sent wirelessly to a computer to log and record data and position of the system. The entire system will be running off the power produced by the panel. This system will help determine the amount of power that you can expect to collect at a particular site to best harness the sun’s energy with any solar panel implementation.
Location
School of Engineering & Computer Science
Start Date
1-5-2010 2:00 PM
End Date
1-5-2010 3:30 PM
Solar Panel Characterization
School of Engineering & Computer Science
The purpose of the solar panel characterization system is to find the power output of a solar panel at a given location, and characterize that location in terms of its power output. The power output is found by measuring the panel voltage and current. After the data is measured and interpreted, the data is sent wirelessly to a computer to log and record data and position of the system. The entire system will be running off the power produced by the panel. This system will help determine the amount of power that you can expect to collect at a particular site to best harness the sun’s energy with any solar panel implementation.