Application - Photovoltaic Devices
Better light. More powerful results.
Solar-powered devices are one of the keys to creating a cleaner, more sustainable world. Making these devices effective and scalable means creating realistic and repeatable test conditions. When researching and developing PV devices, your light sources should never be “good enough.”
People depend on your research. You need to depend on your solar simulation.
At G2V, we’ve created large- and small-area solar simulation lights that provide the precision you need to accurately innovate, test, and iterate – easily, efficiently, and repeatedly.
You’re building the future. We’ll provide the light.
PV R&D is changing the world, whether it’s mounted on a rooftop or in a field of concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) modules. As we rely more and more on the power of solar, solar relies more heavily on getting it right, from individual cells to the solar back sheets. LED solar simulators are giving researchers the tools they need to create more accurate and scalable devices.
Our comprehensive article can help you go from the theoretical basics up to the most cutting-edge PV research, including:
Interested in seeing if our work fits your R&D? Let’s start a conversation.
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You’re building something great. Our solar replication technologies mean you don’t have to worry about accurate light.
PV devices require precision, accuracy, and the quantification of key parameters to determine efficiency. The Pico small-area solar simulator produces sunlight with a high spectral match, and offers several modules specifically designed for PV testing.
Get a solar simulator that supports every stage of your PV validation.
Going from small cell to an entire solar panel can be challenging, with fabrication and material considerations you didn't foresee. The Sunbrick large-area solar simulator has a tileable design that allows you to test arbitrarily large sizes, so you can have confidence your up-scaled devices work as expected.
The Sunbrick provides a stable platform to grow with your PV cells.
Problem: The need for large-scale solar simulators and the long-term opportunity for LEDs in Solar Simulation
Solution: Photovoltaics Testing with a Sunbrick™ Large-Area LED Solar Simulator
Outcome: NREL is excited by the prospect of moving toward a standalone multi-junction solar cell test station.
Yes. LED technology has come a long way and continues to develop at a rapid pace, which has allowed longer and longer wavelength infrared LEDs to become commercially available.
No. Infrared LEDs are somewhat more expensive because they are newer technology, but G2V has worked hard to ensure that the overall solar simulator cost is on par or cheaper than competing technologies.
Yes! For large-area solar simulation, see the G2V Sunbrick, which can be tiled into arrays as large as you need.
If you haven’t gotten the answers you need from the Pico spec sheet, please get in touch and we’ll be happy to discuss your particular application.
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We make sure that our customers have access to resources that help them understand more not only about the products we offer, but relevant applications and standards. Visit the knowledge base to learn more about LED illumination, Class AAA standards, Photovoltaics and much more. Knowledge is solar power.
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That’s why we’d love to be in touch. We want to know if our innovations can make your project work better, your research be more accurate, and your product get to market more quickly. So let’s talk about your needs. We’re curious about what you’re working on.
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For the latest information on the Sunbrick large area solar simulator please download the LED Solar Simulation Brochure. Included is everything you need to know about the Sunbrick, as well as a complete specification sheet. If you would like to know more please get in touch.