PV Performance vs Temperature - Part 5

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Channel: mjlorton · 2012 · Science & Technology

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Today I did some more monitoring...and then decided to lower the panels before the clouds came in.

Thin film vs. monocrystalline panels in grid connect systems
http://www.energymatters.com.au/renewable-energy/solar-power/thin-film-monocrystalline.php


Equipment used:

Fluke 43b power analyzer
Fluke 287 / 289 digital logging multimeter
Major Tech MT22 digital multimeter
WattsUp! power meter
Outback Flexmax 60 MPPT solar regulator 
Setsolar mini grid tie inverter
Temperature probe
Fluke DC current clamp / probe
Variable power supply
Wire strippers
12 volt relay, double pole, double throw
55 watt amorphous solar panel
55 watt monocrystalline solar panel
Infrared hand held digital thermometer with laser sighting


Spin-off projects:
Auxiliary load control  / diversion from the Outback Flexmax using a solid state relay.
Add solar power to my Fluke 287 / 289
Solar Powered UPS

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