Abstract
Abstract
This work describes a laboratory practice centred around the demonstration of the photovoltaic effect and its application for renewable energy production. Several experiments are proposed to allow students to investigate how a PV cell works and how irradiance, load resistance, temperature, and light trapping mechanisms can affect its performance. Additionally, students can be introduced to the quantum nature of light and how it relates to the behaviour of semiconductor devices, by exploring how the incident light colour affects power output.
Funder
PhD merit scholarship, Angolan Presidential Decree nº 67/19
FCT - Foundation for Science and Technology
Subject
General Physics and Astronomy,Education