36th Annual Student Research Conference
Efficiency Test Apparatus for Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells
Biwansh Khatri
Dr. Rasanjali Jayathissa, Faculty Mentor
Lab-made test solar cells deal with very low currents and voltage, making noise effect very prominent in results. This research aims to streamline the process of efficiently testing these lab-made solar cells while reducing external interference within the data. The two main sources of interference within the data arise from the conductive apparatus involved in measuring the I-V data and the limited sensitivity of standard measuring multimeters. A low current/voltage measuring circuit is designed using an Arduino chip to automate the data collection process and ensure less noise within the data. A variable resistor is introduced within the circuit to allow for quick production of the IV-graph as output automatically. An apparatus, custom-made for specific solar cells, is built through 3D-printing technology to avoid using standard conductive equipment. This apparatus allows us to vastly speed up the testing process for solar cells.
Keywords: Renewable Energy, Solar Cells, 3D Printing, Arduino, DSSC, Circuit Design, Green Energy, Apparatus Design
Topic(s):Physics
Presentation Type: Oral Presentation
Session: 210-3
Location: MG 1096
Time: 10:45