A Proposal for Typical Artificial Light Sources for the Characterization of Indoor Photovoltaic Applications
There are currently no international norms which define a method for characterizing photovoltaic solar cells for indoor applications. The current standard test conditions are not relevant indoors. By performing efficiency simulations based on the quantum efficiency of typical solar cells and the lig...
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| description | There are currently no international norms which define a method for characterizing photovoltaic solar cells for indoor applications. The current standard test conditions are not relevant indoors. By performing efficiency simulations based on the quantum efficiency of typical solar cells and the light spectra of typical artificial light sources, we are able to propose the first step for developing a standard by determining which light sources are relevant for indoor PV characterization and which are not or are redundant. Our simulations lead us to conclude that indoor light sources can be divided into three different categories. For the characterization of photovoltaic solar cells in indoor environments, we propose that solar cells be measured under one light source from each group. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-3ef63689397d46ed95d3f8fd8cc06e072022-12-22T03:59:24ZengMDPI AGEnergies1996-10732014-03-01731500151610.3390/en7031500en7031500A Proposal for Typical Artificial Light Sources for the Characterization of Indoor Photovoltaic ApplicationsBen Minnaert0Peter Veelaert1Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, Ghent University, Valentin Vaerwyckweg 1, B-9000 Gent, BelgiumFaculty of Engineering and Architecture, Ghent University, Valentin Vaerwyckweg 1, B-9000 Gent, BelgiumThere are currently no international norms which define a method for characterizing photovoltaic solar cells for indoor applications. The current standard test conditions are not relevant indoors. By performing efficiency simulations based on the quantum efficiency of typical solar cells and the light spectra of typical artificial light sources, we are able to propose the first step for developing a standard by determining which light sources are relevant for indoor PV characterization and which are not or are redundant. Our simulations lead us to conclude that indoor light sources can be divided into three different categories. For the characterization of photovoltaic solar cells in indoor environments, we propose that solar cells be measured under one light source from each group.http://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/7/3/1500photovoltaic energysolar cellsindoor applicationsinternational standardlight sources |
| spellingShingle | Ben Minnaert Peter Veelaert A Proposal for Typical Artificial Light Sources for the Characterization of Indoor Photovoltaic Applications Energies photovoltaic energy solar cells indoor applications international standard light sources |
| title | A Proposal for Typical Artificial Light Sources for the Characterization of Indoor Photovoltaic Applications |
| title_full | A Proposal for Typical Artificial Light Sources for the Characterization of Indoor Photovoltaic Applications |
| title_fullStr | A Proposal for Typical Artificial Light Sources for the Characterization of Indoor Photovoltaic Applications |
| title_full_unstemmed | A Proposal for Typical Artificial Light Sources for the Characterization of Indoor Photovoltaic Applications |
| title_short | A Proposal for Typical Artificial Light Sources for the Characterization of Indoor Photovoltaic Applications |
| title_sort | proposal for typical artificial light sources for the characterization of indoor photovoltaic applications |
| topic | photovoltaic energy solar cells indoor applications international standard light sources |
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