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Description
Initial situation, problems or motivation
Solar simulators for testing solar energy systems are widely used in research and industry to characterize electrical, thermal and optical properties. The standard for spectral quality is the AM1.5 Global Reference Spectrum.
Typical test facilities for photovoltaic modules are solar flash testers (only short-term irradiation), which are used for power and efficiency measurements in combination with climatic and ageing chambers, which examine long-term stability and degradation under realistic environmental conditions.
For solar thermal collectors, there are test stands with halogen lamps, whose light spectrum is suitable for thermal use, but does not reproduce the relevant light components and homogeneity in the test area for PV modules.
The general challenges lie in particular in reproducing the complete solar spectrum and the long-term stability of the radiation.
Apart from a PV flasher (Austrian Institute of Technology - AIT Vienna), there is currently no indoor solar simulator available for research and development in Austria.
Goals and innovation content
This project therefore offers the opportunity to further expand and deepen the expertise and experience of the FHOÖ in the field of solar technology. Due to the simulator
Solar simulators for testing solar energy systems are widely used in research and industry to characterize electrical, thermal and optical properties. The standard for spectral quality is the AM1.5 Global Reference Spectrum.
Typical test facilities for photovoltaic modules are solar flash testers (only short-term irradiation), which are used for power and efficiency measurements in combination with climatic and ageing chambers, which examine long-term stability and degradation under realistic environmental conditions.
For solar thermal collectors, there are test stands with halogen lamps, whose light spectrum is suitable for thermal use, but does not reproduce the relevant light components and homogeneity in the test area for PV modules.
The general challenges lie in particular in reproducing the complete solar spectrum and the long-term stability of the radiation.
Apart from a PV flasher (Austrian Institute of Technology - AIT Vienna), there is currently no indoor solar simulator available for research and development in Austria.
Goals and innovation content
This project therefore offers the opportunity to further expand and deepen the expertise and experience of the FHOÖ in the field of solar technology. Due to the simulator
| Short title | HelioFlex |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Effective start/end date | 01.10.2025 → 30.09.2028 |
Funding agency
- FFG R&D Infrastructure Funding
UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This project contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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