The Solar Energy Computer Interface unit consists of a solar panel on a tilting and rotating base, an inverter, a regulator, a storage battery, load circuit, a fan, lamp load, voltmeters and ammeters. Solar Energy Computer Interface is a bench mounted unit designed for a study of electricity generation form sunlight, storage and use of energy. The panel is mounted on a tilting and rotating base.
Experiments:
Current-voltage characteristics of solar panel.
Working principles of load regulator low unloading and overloading protection Principles of inverter.
Effect of shading on performance.
Effect of panel inclination on performance.