Abstract
Abstract This paper summarizes recent results of the SERI Resource Assessment and Instrumentation Branch on a spectral solar radiation data base, models, and instrumentation. The objective of such research has been to support the photovoltaics community by helping to develop a thorough understanding of the relationships between the natural spectral solar radiation environment and the design, performance, and performance testing of photovoltaic devices. A measured spectral data base consisting of about 3000 spectra has been produced. A new instrument, called the Atmospheric Optical Calibration Systems has been developed and patented. This instrument will provide real-time data comparing outdoor atmospheric optical conditions, during PV device testing, with reference conditions. A plan has been developed for possibly improving SERI's current simple spectral solar radiation model (SPCTRAL2) by comparing it with the measured spectral data base and with a recently upgraded rigorous model (LOW-TRAN) produced by the Air Force Geophysics Laboratory. A spectro-radiometer has been under development to provide better measurements of the complete solar spectrum from 0.3 to 3.0 μm.
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