DEVELOPMENT OF A SOLAR SIMULATOR FOR SIMULTANEOUS I-V MEASUREMENT OF TWO PHOTOVOLTAIC HALF-CUT CELLS

This thesis presents the development of a solar simulator designed to perform simultaneous I-V measurements on two half-cut photovoltaic cells. The existing solar simulator used by the company could only measure one full cell at a time. The new system aims to enhance productivity by enabling characterization on a different cell format, specifically two half-cells concurrently, while maintaining the same measurement time as the previous setup. This improvement is significant for industrial applications, allowing for faster throughput without compromising accuracy. The simulator prototype includes modifications to the contact system, calibration processes and setup to ensure repeatable and accurate measurements. This project highlights both the design process and the experimental results obtained from the developed prototype.