Solar Cell: η = P_mpp / P_in

From I–V sweeps, read P_mpp, divide by incident P_in; average η over light levels.

School· 24 min·Related simulator: Electricity & MagnetismSolar Cell I–V & MPP

Goal

Report mean η; compare to ~18% model.

Equipment

  • Solar sim

Theory

η = P_max / (A·I_illum).

Procedure

  1. Set relative irradiance (simulates different lamp distance or clouds).
  2. Each record samples MPP/P_in with noise; average η over several levels.

Experiment

Conclusion

η matches the single-diode model batch.