PHY6011 Solar Cell Laboratory

Aims/Description: This course will provide students with the skills required to measure and characterise solar cell performance and solar cell materials using a range of research laboratory techniques. Laboratory techniques include measuring solar cell efficiency, characterisation of degradation rates, measuring irradiance and light spectrum, and using a cryostat to determine operating characteristics at low temperatures. The module also includes learning to fabricate thin film solar cells and the characterisation of photovoltaic materials using photoluminescence and absorption spectroscopy. Students will also learn to assemble a silicon photovoltaic module and then measure its performance in outdoor conditions using our roof top laboratory.

Staff Contact: LIDZEY DAVID G

Teaching Methods: Laboratory work, Independent Study

Assessment: Course work, Project/ portfolio

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