Exercise 8.1-2

Optimal Working Point of Solar Cells

The figure shows the IV-characteristics of a real solar cell.
 
 
Optimal working point of solar cells
Derive the optimal working point by simply constructing the I · U = Power curve graphically
Discuss the result with respect to solar cell parameters
What kind of load resistor would you need for this solar cell? What are the implications ?
 

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