Solar Energy Computer Interface

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.

Solar panel : Monocrystalline, 60 w rating.
Voltmeters : 1 ea. DC and 1 ea AC.
Ammeters : 1 ea. DC and 1 ea AC.
Inverter : 1 ea.
Rheostat : 1 ea.
Regulator : 1 ea.
Battery : 1 ea.
Lamp loads : 5 ea.
Power supply : 220V 1 Ph, 50 Hz.
Others : Power outlet and lead wires.