The standards specifying performance requirements of solar simulators used in photovoltaic testing are IEC 60904-9, ASTM E927-19, and JIS C 8912. These standards specify the following dimensions of control for light from a solar simulator:
In this context, in the studies that aim to increase photovoltaic efficiency and in the tests required in the supply process of photovoltaic panels, use of solar simulators and light source selection for solar simulators have become a key point.
The most important components of solar simulators used in photovoltaic panel tests are light sources. In this study, solar simulators were classified based on the light sources they use, and their history and technological development were investigated in line with the literature.
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This makes it hard to compare devices tested in different locations. A solar simulator addresses these issues by accurately and consistently mimicking solar radiation. The light from a solar simulator aims to reproduce a standard solar spectrum (usually AM1.5G).
Solar simulators are tools that provide spectral and optical composition similar to sunlight intensity. The fundamental aim of these tools is to test solar cells and photovoltaic panels under controlled laboratory conditions , , , , .
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A solar simulator (also artificial sun or sunlight simulator) is a device that provides illumination approximating natural sunlight. The purpose of the solar simulator is to provide a controllable indoor test facility under laboratory conditions. It can be used for the testing of any processes or materials that are photosensitive, including solar cells, sun screen, cosmetics, plastics, aerospace materials, skin cancer