Solar Cell Testing Kit
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A Complete System to Perform Solar Cell Characterization
Solar cell I-V test system and solar simulator, available at a discounted price
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The Ossila Solar Cell Testing Kit includes both a source measure unit and an LED-based solar simulator. It is an all-in-one solution for the rapid characterization of solar cells fabricated. We have designed the I-V test system and solar simulator to work seamlessly together and tested their performance against other solutions. With our solar cell testing kit, you can be confident that reliable device metrics are only a few clicks away.
The kit comes with either the manual I-V test system or automated I-V test system and is compatible with our 20 mm x 15 mm and 25 mm x 25 mm substrate designs.
The manual system comes with the solar simulator head, adjustable z-stage and optical breadboard, our dual-output source measure unit (Solar Cell I-V software included) and electrical test board, and all the required connection and power cables. This system offers maximum flexibility as it allows you to use the source measure unit and solar simulator independently as well as together.
The automated system is assembled with the solar simulator head mounted directly to our automated solar cell I-V test system. This system provides the quickest and easiest way to characterize your devices thanks to the software-controlled automatic switching of pixels under test in each device.
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Compact
Designed for space-constrained environments
LED Lamp
High efficiency, Long operating lifetime
Zero Maintenance
No high maintenance fee
Solar Simulator Specifications
| Type | LED-based, steady-state |
|---|---|
| Spectral Deviation | <70% |
| Spectral Coverage | >80% |
| Working Distance (cm) | 8.5 cm |
| Irradiance (at Working Distance) | 1000 W/m2 |
| Maximum Lamp Time | 10000 hours |
| Dimensions (Head Only), L x W x H | 10.5 cm x 9.0 cm x 8.0 cm |
| Weight | 600 g |
| Spectral Match | A |
|---|---|
| Spatial Uniformity over 15 mm Diameter Area | A |
| Spatial Uniformity over 25 mm Diameter Area | B |
| Spatial Uniformity over 32 mm Diameter Area | C |
| Temporal instability | A |
Please see the Ossila Solar Simulator product page for full specifications.
Solar Cell I-V Test System Specifications
Voltage Source
| Range | Accuracy | Precision | Resolution |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 10 V | 10 mV | 333 µV | 170 µV |
Voltage Measure
| Range | Accuracy | Precision | Resolution |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 10V | 10 mV | 50 µV | 10 µV |
Current Measure
| Range | Accuracy | Precision | Resolution | Burden |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ± 200 mA | ± 500 µA | 10 µA | 1 µA | <20 mV |
| ± 20 mA | ± 10 µA | 1 µA | 100 nA | <20 mV |
| ± 2 mA | ± 1 µA | 100 nA | 10 nA | <20 mV |
| ± 200 µA | ± 100 nA | 10 nA | 1 nA | <20 mV |
| ± 20 µA | ± 10 nA | 1 nA | 0.1nA | <20 mV |
Equipment Specifications
| Substrate Size | 20 mm x 15 mm 25 mm x 25 mm |
|---|---|
| Substrate Compatibility | T2002B, T2003B – S211 T2002E, T2003E – S2006 |
| Overall Dimensions (W x H x D) - Automated | 150 mm x 55 mm x 300 mm (5.91" x 2.17" x 11.81") |
| Overall Dimensions (W x H x D) - Manual |
Source Measure Unit: 125 mm x 55 mm x 185 mm (4.92" x 2.17" x 7.28") Test Board (T2002B/T2002E): 105 mm x 40 mm x 125 mm (4.13" x 1.57" x 4.92") |
Solar Cell Testing Kit Features
Integrated system
Everything needed for photovoltaic characterization in a complete package, designed to run together seamlessly. This simplifies set up and operation and reduces costs.
Complete Control
The fully programmable SMU (manual system only) and controllable power levels of the solar simulator make for unlimited experimental options. Use our easy-to-use software for rapid results or take control and design your own experiments.
Multiple Measurement Modes
Perform I-V sweeps to find key device performance metrics, run lifetime measurements for degradation studies or use as a soaking system to precondition cells. Our Solar Cell I-V software gives you the choice.
Compact Design
We have designed both our Solar Cell I-V Test System and Solar Simulator to be as compact as possible, making them suitable for use in the most space-constrained environments.
Unbeatable Value
The Ossila Solar Cell Testing Kit offers unbeatable value. Available for less than the two systems can be bought for separately, and less than many other comparable options on the market. Order yours today.
Solar Cell Testing Kit Gallery
Software
Solar Cell I-V Test System
The current-voltage measurement is controlled using intuitive and user-friendly PC software. All of the measurements can be fully customized, allowing you to tailor the software to your experiment.
With the PC software, you can:
- Perform current-voltage measurements anywhere between -10 V and 10 V.
- Take high resolution measurements, with voltage increments as low as 170 µV.
- Manage the experiment more directly, with custom settle times between applying voltage and measuring current.
- Measure device hysteresis by perform consecutive measurements in forwards and backward directions.
The software has 3 measurement tabs: Solar Cell Characterization, Stabilized Current Output, and Solar Lifetime Measurement. 'Characterization' performs I-V measurements and calculates the important device properties, the 'Stabilized Current' tab allows you to determine how the current output of your device evolves over time using, and the 'Lifetime' tab enables you to track key device properties (PCE, FF, Jsc, Voc) over an extended time by performing periodic I-V characterization. Between measurements the solar cell can be held at open-circuit, short-circuit, or maximum power.
Data is saved to .csv (comma-separated values) files, which are formatted to be easy to read and analyse. Settings are saved along with the data, making it easier to keep a record of the parameters used for each experiment. These settings files can be loaded by the program, and settings profiles can be saved for each different measurement type, allowing you to easily perform repeat measurements or use particular configurations.
Software Requirements
| Operating System | Windows 10 (32-bit or 64-bit) |
|---|---|
| CPU | Dual Core 2 GHz |
| RAM | 2 GB |
| Available Hard Drive Space | 192 MB |
| Monitor Resolution | 1680 x 1050 |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, or Ethernet (requires DHCP) |
Solar Simulator
The Ossila Solar Simulator Console enables you to control and customize the output of the Ossila Solar Simulator. You can choose the overall power level or control each LED in the Solar Simulator individually to tailor the output to your specific requirements.
Software Requirements
| Operating System | Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit) |
|---|---|
| CPU | Dual Core 2 GHz |
| RAM | 4 GB |
| Available Hard Drive Space | 142 MB |
| Monitor Resolution | 1440 x 960 |
| Connectivity | USB |
In the Box
Automated Solar Cell Testing Kit
- LED solar simulator lamp
- Automated solar cell IV test system
- Fixed bracket for integrating system
- Test board
Manual Solar Cell Testing Kit
- LED solar simulator lamp
- Source measure unit (manual IV test system)
- Test board
Resources and Support
Analyzing and Improving Low Device Metrics: FF, VOC and JSC
Anaylzing key device metrics such as fill factor (FF), open-circuit voltage (VOC), and power conversion efficiency (PCE), can help you find potential issues with your solar cell devices
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How to Assemble the Automated Solar Cell Testing Kit
The automated Ossila Solar Cell Testing Kit allows you to set up your solar cell testing lab quickly and easily. The system is designed to be easy to use and effortless to assemble.
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