Solar Educational Kit
Product Code : SCL-PLE-11854
The StemAids Solar Educational Kit is a comprehensive renewable energy workstation designed for the empirical study of solar-to-electrical energy conversion. This kit allows students to quantify the efficiency of photovoltaic (PV) cells under varying light intensities, load conditions, and angles of incidence. Manufactured to ISO 9001:2015 standards, it serves as a foundational platform for University Environmental Science and Electrical Engineering laboratories to study clean energy harvesting and storage.
Technical Specifications
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Tender Specification |
OEM Technical Detail |
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PV Module Type |
High-efficiency Monocrystalline or Polycrystalline silicon panel |
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Power Output |
Typically 5W–20W (depending on model configuration) |
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Adjustable Stand |
Integrated tilting mechanism for Angle of Incidence studies (0–90?) |
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Artificial Light Source |
Optional high-intensity Halogen/LED lamp for indoor lab use |
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Monitoring System |
Built-in Digital Voltmeters and Ammeters for Voc and Isc |
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Integrated Loads |
DC Fan, LED bank, Buzzer, and variable resistive rheostat |
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Energy Storage |
Rechargeable lead-acid or Lithium-ion battery with Charge Controller |
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Interface |
4mm safety-shrouded sockets with mimic flow-diagram |
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ISO Compliance |
Manufactured under ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems |
Key Pedagogical Outcomes (Bloom’s Taxonomy Alignment)
- Renewable Interface: Facilitates student understanding of the "Photoelectric Effect" and how photons displace electrons in a semiconductor, supporting Green Energy curricula.
- Efficiency Quantification: Enables the physical plotting of the I-V Curve; learners apply different resistive loads to find the Maximum Power Point (MPP).
- Angle Analysis: Supports the analysis of "Cosine Law"; students evaluate how the panel's output current changes as the angle of light incidence deviates from the perpendicular.
- System Design Evaluation: Allows students to evaluate the role of charge controllers and battery storage in a "Stand-alone PV System," fostering a deeper understanding of off-grid power solutions.
International Logistics & Compliance
StemAids ensures comprehensive OEM readiness for global institutional procurement:
- Packaging: Export-grade, reinforced seaworthy crating (ISPM-15 compliant). The solar panel is protected by multi-layer high-density foam to prevent micro-cracks in the silicon cells during transit.
- Documentation: Includes Manufacturer’s Authorization Form (MAF), Certificate of Conformance (CoC), and a detailed teacher’s guide with standardized experimental data tables.
- Durability: Tropicalized design featuring UV-stabilized panel framing and anti-corrosive terminal hardware, ensuring longevity in outdoor field-testing environments.
Direct OEM Sourcing Advantages
Procuring the StemAids Solar Educational Kit directly ensures vertical manufacturing control:
- Calibrated Irradiance Testing: Every kit is factory-tested under controlled light conditions to ensure that the panel meets its rated wattage and efficiency specifications.
- Safety Integration: Direct oversight ensures the inclusion of blocking diodes to prevent battery discharge into the panel at night and over-current protection for the monitoring meters.
- Direct Factory Spares Availability: Guaranteed availability of replacement PV modules, digital meters, and DC loads to maximize the long-term ROI of the lab equipment.
- Modular Expandability: Our design allows for the serial or parallel interconnection of multiple kits, enabling students to study "Solar Array" configurations and their impact on voltage and current.
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