Assignment

1. Research the different types of solar cells and produce a table of solar cell technologies vs. efficiency achieved in the laboratory and in production.

2. If a solar cell receives 830 Watts/meter2 of sunlight, has an area of 10 cm by 10 cm square, and has a Maximum Power Point (MPP) of 0.5 V and 2.0 Amps, what is the maximum efficiency of the cell? (Answer = 12 %)

3. Describe the factors that might affect solar cell performance in the real world.