At SDC, we collaborate with the leading LED suppliers to provide cutting-edge solar simulation technology. Our Automated Solar Simulation Systems offer highly accurate simulations of the sun’s performance, allowing PV module manufacturers to conduct both short and long-term tests in a controlled R&D environment.
Our systems replicate real-world solar conditions, enabling you to evaluate solar panels’ efficiency, durability, and long-term performance before they hit the market. Whether you’re testing for electroluminescence (EL) or power output, our technology provides precise, repeatable results that help improve the design, reliability, and performance of your modules.
With customizable features, our solar simulators accommodate various module types and sizes, supporting a wide range of research and testing needs. Our goal is to ensure that your products are tested under the most accurate, realistic conditions, helping you achieve the highest standards of quality and performance.
Class AAA Illumination
The system provides Class AAA irradiance in compliance with IEC 60904-9 standards, ensuring precise solar panel testing under accurate sun simulation conditions.
Custom LED Light Tiles
The system uses 84 high-performance LED tiles, each with 256 LEDs, emitting light in various wavelengths for optimal solar panel illumination, resulting in high test accuracy.
Air-Cooled System
The LED panels are equipped with forced air cooling and HEPA filters, effectively reducing junction temperatures and extending the lifespan of the LEDs.
Temperature-Controlled Testing
Temperature control for the solar panel is achieved through a unique air ducting arrangement with variable-speed blowers, ensuring uniform air flow and precise temperature regulation during testing.
The chamber is compact, with a low-profile LED system and air-cooling arrangement, making it space-efficient and suitable for a variety of testing environments.
The system is managed by an industrial PC controller, with a remote master PC for setting test parameters, monitoring performance, and displaying IV results in real-time.
The LED system delivers uniform illumination across the solar panel, with a depth of illumination accuracy of >+/-10, ensuring consistency during long tests.
The system offers an intensity control range from 0.5 to 1.0 suns equivalent intensity, allowing for versatile testing conditions.
The system continuously monitors LED board temperature, LED voltage and current by wavelength, and solar panel temperature to ensure reliable performance.
The chamber features swinging double doors for easy loading and unloading of the solar panel in a vertical orientation, enhancing operational efficiency.
At SDC, we take pride in designing and building cutting-edge solar simulation machines that set new standards for precision and performance. To achieve the highest level of accuracy and reliability, we have partnered with the industry’s leading LED technology suppliers. By integrating advanced LED solutions from top innovators like G2V Optics and Innovations in Optics (IOI), our machines deliver exceptional spectral match, uniformity, and long-term stability. These strategic partnerships ensure that our solar simulation systems provide unmatched testing capabilities for photovoltaic (PV) module manufacturers worldwide.
Innovations in Optics (IOI) is a pioneer in the development of ultra-high brightness LED products, offering cutting-edge optical, thermal, and mechanical designs that maximize output uniformity and efficiency. Their products, including LumiSun-50™ and LumiSpectra™, cater to industries such as microelectronics, medical, and solar photovoltaics, providing customizable solutions for diverse lighting needs. IOI’s innovations push the boundaries of lighting technology, offering reliable, precise illumination for applications like fluorescence imaging, solar simulation, and advanced imaging systems. Their commitment to performance and flexibility makes them a leader in the optics field.
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G2V Optics is a leading innovator in solar simulation technology, renowned for its Sunbrick™ large-area LED solar simulator. Designed to exceed Class A standards, the Sunbrick™ delivers unparalleled precision with a spectral mismatch of less than 5%, ensuring accurate, repeatable results for solar panel testing. Its Variable Spectra Module allows for dynamic, software-controlled spectral adjustments, replicating solar conditions from AM0 to AM1.5G and beyond. The modular, tile-able design makes the Sunbrick™ scalable, accommodating everything from small research cells to large M12 wafers, while its custom calibration ensures optimal performance for a wide range of solar testing needs. G2V Optics is committed to advancing solar testing with innovative, high-performance solutions that meet the industry’s growing demands.
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