Student workbook
Solar energy
Measure photovoltaic output and investigate light, electrical connections and energy use.
From the EduGrid workbook
Inside this workbook
Explanations, experiments and questions, organised by topic.
PV basics
Investigate light colour, angle, intensity, temperature, pollution and shading.
Panels and loads
Connect panels in series and parallel, compare loads and find the maximum power point.
Power point tracking
Explore MPPT control and compare PWM with maximum power point tracking.
Energy at home
Analyse appliance consumption, household demand and residential PV system options.
Interactive practice
See what you have understood.
Short questions with feedback, alongside the experiments in your workbook.
Before you begin
Ask your teacher which experiments to work on. Keep a printed or tablet-based worksheet for measurements, observations and calculations. Follow the safety instructions in the workbook.
Teaching resources for this kit