Laboratory Activity-Renewable Energy
Load the http://www.keysenergy.com/ecocentersolar/
and observe the real-time output.
- Each student must collect data from the solar demonstration unit. Try to collect data at various times in the day to acquire as many data points as possible (e.g., at least 12-15 readings).
Three (3) times a day for four (4) days or four (4) times a day for three (3) days total throughout the week. The more data the better!
Three times a day example:
- Morning – (Sunrise-11:59am)
- Afternoon – (12:00pm-5:00pm)
- Evening – (5:00pm-Sunset)
Collect the following data during each reading:
- Time/Date
- Weather Conditions
- System Output in %
- AC kW output
- The total kWh reading for the day (“Today” from website)
- Tabulate and graph the data.
