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Pointing at Maximum Power for PV
| Content Provider | TeachEngineering: STEM curriculum for K-12 |
|---|---|
| Author | Johnson, Stephen Surles, William Baum, Jack Watrous, Abby Horanyi, Eszter Zarske, Malinda Schaefer |
| Copyright Year | 2009 |
| Description | Students examine how the power output of a photovoltaic (PV) solar panel is affected by temperature changes. Using a 100-watt lamp and a small PV panel connected to a digital multimeter, teams vary the temperature of the panel and record the resulting voltage output. Student teams measure voltage and current in order to determine the power output of a photovoltaic (PV) panel. They vary the resistance in a simple circuit connected to the panel to demonstrate the effects on voltage, current, and power output. After collecting data, they calculate power for each resistance setting, creating a graph of current vs. voltage, and identifying the maximum power point. |
| Language | English |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Rights Holder | Regents of The University of Colorado |
| Subject Keyword | Measurement Physical Science Science and Technology Potentiometer Solar Energy Pv Panel Multimeter Electrical Power Equation Renewable Energy Current Ohm's Law I-v Curve Power Equation Power Solar Panel Efficiency Solar Power Photovoltaic Electricity Resistance Maximum Power Point Voltage |
| Content Type | Text |
| Time Required | PT45M |
| Education Level | Class IX Class X Class XI Class XII |
| Pedagogy | Experimental Activity |
| Resource Type | Hands-on |
| Subject | Physics Geometry Technical |
