Variables Affecting Solar Panel Output
Experiment #19 from Renewable Energy with Vernier
- Education Level
- High School
Introduction
In this experiment, you will experiment with a small solar panel to explore factors that affect the power output of the panel.
Objectives
- Use an energy sensor to measure current and voltage output.
- Explore variables that affect solar panel power output.
Sensors and Equipment
This experiment features the following sensors and equipment. Additional equipment may be required.
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This experiment is #19 of Renewable Energy with Vernier. The experiment in the book includes student instructions as well as instructor information for set up, helpful hints, and sample graphs and data.