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Photovoltaic Cell Experiment
Results
Shade & Series vs. Parallel
Series set up
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+
Parallel
set up
In series…
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Brandon, Denny, Lucky
In series…
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Faa & Hendrich
In series…
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The volts and amps are supposed to decrease since
once one cell is covered all of the other cells are not
receiving power.
In parallel
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Brandon, Denny, Lucky
In parallel…
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Faa & Hendrich
In parallel…
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In parallel the current should not totally decrease. It
should either remain or slightly decrease.
Angle
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Brandon, Denny, Lucky
Angle
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Faa & Hendrich
Angle
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The panel is the most effective when it is facing the
sun.
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Why are all of our angles different?
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Sun tracker – can adjust to movement of sun
Reflectors
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Brandon, Denny, Lucky
Reflectors
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Faa & Hendrich
Reflectors
trough
Solar dish
Solar tower
Sunlight vs. Artificial
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Sun (depending on the day)
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Incandescent
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Halogen
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CFL
Comparing amps of items
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Brandon, Denny, Lucky
Comparing amps of items
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Faa & Hendrich
Color and Current
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Brandon, Denny, Lucky
Color and Current
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Faa & Hendrich
Color and Current
The longer the color’s wavelength, the
more the light from the raindrops are
bent…thus making it easier and more
vibrant.
Temperature and Voltage
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Brandon, Denny, Lucky
Temperature and Voltage
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Faa & Hendrich
Temperature and Voltage
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The cells are more efficient and can take in more
light when they are heated.