The SOL-PRO solar unit includes: 1 technical case + 2 photovoltaic panels + 1 artificial light source (3 spotlights) + 2 cords for connecting the panels to the case.
EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
• Understanding of a photovoltaic system in an isolated site.
• Understanding the safety components involved in the system.
• Understanding of the wiring of a photovoltaic system.
• Make electrical measurements of different parameters.
• Analyzing and interpreting results.
• Studying the performance and impacts related to the positioning of the solar panels.
• Studying of the the chain of solar energy (production, storage, use of the solar charge regulator for battery).
Composition of the technical case
• Case made of impact-resistant polypropylene. It can be closed without disconnecting the safety cords from the front. Light and easy to carry by its handle.
• 2 photovoltaic sockets for connecting solar panels.
• 1 surge arrester.
• 1 Start/Stop switch to isolate the solar panel circuit from the technical case.
• 4 two-pole fuse holders with gPV cartridge protecting the solar panel circuit,
batteries and use.
• 1 24V/20A solar charge controller with display showing:
- battery charge
- current supplied by the solar panels
- battery charge current
- current consumed by the use circuit
- battery voltage.
• 1 voltage converter pure sinusoidal 50 Hz - 24/230V AC, 120 VA.
Auto-protection by resettable thermal fuse.
• 1 set of 4 mm safety cords.
• 1 output 230V AC - 120 VA on 4 mm safety terminals
• 1 use output 24V DC - 180 VA on 4 mm safety terminals
• Dimensions: 540 x 430 x 215mm
Composition of the photovoltaic panels frame
• Aluminium frame
• 2 mono-crystalline photovoltaic panels, each 30 Wc.
• 2 hinges for folding them together.
• Separate cabling for series or parallel connection.
• Useful surface area of the cells on each panel 0.2 m²
• 2 ball joints for putting the panels at the tilt angle required.
• 1 device for measuring the tilt angle.
• 2 3-metre photovoltaic cords.
• Light and easy to move (Carrying handle).
• Dimensions in unfolded position: 1140 x 470 x 200 mm
• Dimensions in folded position: 570 x 470 x 100 mm
Composition of the artificial light source
• 3 400W spotlights with variable tilt.
• Power supply 230V AC 50/60 Hz by 2-metre mains cord.
• Spotlight dimensions: 300 x 220 x h 360 mm
Supplied with CD containing
• Theoretical summary of the different types of photovoltaic cells and energy.
• The detailed wiring diagram of the solar unit
• 5 theoretical assignments and 3 complete practical assignments as student/instructor book.
• Full instructions for each component