JIPFRI (Jurnal Inovasi Pendidikan Fisika dan Riset Ilmiah)
Vol. 8 No. 2 (2024): November Edition

Hands-on Solar Energy: Exploring How Light Influence Solar Cell Performance in Junior High School Experiments

Wahidin, Naufal Rabah (Unknown)
Prima, Eka Cahya (Unknown)
Riandi, Riandi (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Nov 2024

Abstract

This study explores the impact of light wavelength on solar cell performance through a hands-on laboratory experiment designed for junior high school students. The experiment utilized a spectrometer app to measure the dominant wavelengths of various visible light colors and assessed the corresponding voltage and current generated by a solar cell. Results indicated a clear inverse relationship between wavelength and solar cell output, with shorter wavelengths producing higher voltage and current values. For example, light with a wavelength of 400 nm resulted in the highest voltage (1.75 V) and current (13.9 µA), whereas light at 650 nm generated the lowest output (1.43 V and 8.7 µA). This experiment provides an accessible, cost-effective way for students to grasp the principles of solar energy and wavelength effects, enhancing their understanding of energy conversion in renewable technologies.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JIPFRI

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Subject

Astronomy Education Electrical & Electronics Engineering Energy

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JIPFRI (Jurnal Inovasi Pendidikan Fisika dan Riset Ilmiah) is a scientific journal published with a view to facilitating academics and researchers to publish their research results in the field of Physics Education Innovation and Scientific Research in the field of physics. JIPFRI ( Jurnal Inovasi ...