1. Scope

1.1 These test methods cover the determination of either the absolute or relative spectral response of a single, linear photovoltaic cell. These test methods require the use of a bias light.

1.2 These test methods are not intended for use with interconnected photovoltaic devices.

1.3 There is no similar or equivalent ISO standard.

1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

E691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method

E772 Terminology of Solar Energy Conversion

E927 Specification for Solar Simulation for Photovoltaic Testing

E948 Test Method for Electrical Performance of Photovoltaic Cells Using Reference Cells Under Simulated Sunlight

E973 Test Method for Determination of the Spectral Mismatch Parameter Between a Photovoltaic Device and a Photovoltaic Reference Cell

E1036 Test Methods for Electrical Performance of Nonconcentrator Terrestrial Photovoltaic Modules and Arrays Using Reference Cells

E1125 Test Method for Calibration of Primary Non-Concentrator Terrestrial Photovoltaic Reference Cells Using a Tabular Spectrum

E1362 Test Method for Calibration of Non-Concentrator Photovoltaic Secondary Reference Cells

E2236 Test Methods for Measurement of Electrical Performance and Spectral Response of Nonconcentrator Multijunction Photovoltaic Cells and Modules

G173 Tables for Reference Solar Spectral Irradiances: Direct Normal and Hemispherical on 37 Tilted Surface

Keywords

cell; irradiance; measurement; photovoltaic; quantum efficiency; radiant power; responsivity; solar; spectral; testing ; Irradiance/irradiation--solar; Solar collectors; Solar spectral irradiance; Spectral data--solar devices; Synchronous detection instrumentation

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 27.160 (Solar energy engineering)

DOI: 10.1520/E1021-95R01

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