Solar panels are essential to understanding solar power and how engineers generate power using the sun. Photovoltaic cells, commonly referred to as PV cells, are at the center of all solar panels and are responsible for the conversion of solar energy into electricity. The study and theory of photovoltaic power production is quite complex and involves understanding the relationship between voltage and current generated by solar energy incident on a given solar panel and impacted by electronics present in the equivalent solar circuit. The solar panel given here generates roughly 200mW at 1.6V at peak solar insolation. It is ideal for low-power projects and testing and learning about solar energy conversion.

Included in the Solar Panel Power Metering Kit:

• 1x 200mW Solar Panel [Wire Colors May Vary]

Features of the 200mW Solar Panel:

• 54mm x 54mm Physical Dimensions (4 cells at 10mm x 38mm Active Area)

• 200mW Peak Power Output @ 1.65V [see tutorial for experiment]

• 2.14V Open-Circuit Voltage

• 123mA Short Circuit Current

• 1.6V Max Power Voltage

• 120mA Max Power Current

• Epoxy Finish (Waterproof Cells, not Electronics)

• Soldered Dupont Breakout Wires (Lengths and Colors may Vary)

• See Plot Below for IV Curve