Accurate PV Module Power Measurement Tool

A Sun Simulator is a device which have the capability to provide the illumination approximately to natural sun light. Sun simulators are used for the measuring the power output of the PV module along with its complete IV curve and its parameters. As per IEC 60904-9 a sun simulators can be classified on the basis of a) Spectrum of light illuminated b) Uniformity over the test area c) Temporal instability. These parameter are classified as into A, B, C type. The sun simulator in NCPRE facility is of AAA type as per the IEC standard but the system have much lower spectrum mismatch, non-uniformity and, temporal instability and to identify this the manufacturer (EternalSun, Spire) have indicated by a “+” for each parameter, stating its better and accurate than standards classification. Here at NCPRE we do accept the industrial and academic request for measuring the PV modules and proving the test reports. This tool provide accurately the power with its IV curve / parameters of the modules which can be used to check the name plate value. The tool also help in testing and study of field degraded module.

Sun Simulator facility