Measuring Instruments/
Test Equipment

Photovoltaic meters
Photovoltaic meters are very useful for the planning and maintenance of photovoltaic parks. Photovoltaic meters are very appreciated to search the best location and also to check photovoltaic modules. Due to the fact that solar energy is nowadays one of the most important alternative energies, it would be interesting to invest in this sector for long term benefits. Photovoltaic installations use the solar radiation heat to produce energy from the solar light. A good planning is indispensible before installing a photovoltaic park. Our photovoltaic meters allow the user to record direct sun light over a extended period of time. Radiation values are stored in the internal memory of the meter for further analysis. To ensure photovoltaic cells optimum efficiency we recommend a regular maintenance. With the PCE-SMT 200 photovoltaic meters you can record the photovoltaic cells characteristic voltage curve. This meter also show the current solar radiation maximum power. If you do not find the photovoltaic meter you are looking for, do not hesitate to contact us on the phone number: +44 ( 0 ) 191 377 3398 and our engineers and technicians will advise you regarding the measuring instruments available at PCE-Group.

Technical specifications about our photovoltaic meters are available at the following links:

- PCE-SPM 1 series photovoltaic meters
 (photovoltaic meters to measure solar radiation in W/m²; with memory and software)

- PCE-SMT 200 series photovoltaic meters
 (photovoltaic meters to measure both voltage and current characteristic curves, memory)

With our photovoltaic meters you can determine the photovoltaic cells efficiency. To do that, you have to introduce in the photovoltaic meter the surface of a photovoltaic cell and then you will receive solar radiation. The photovoltaic cells efficiency level will depend on diverse parameters. There are three photovoltaic cells types: Polycrystalline cells, monocrystalline cells and thin-coat solar cells which are different depending on their efficiency level. It is also important to bear in mind that the efficiency level of photovoltaic cells is lowered with the passing of time by some alterations of the used material. Dirtiness also affects the efficiency of the photovoltaic cells. With our photovoltaic meters you will be able to test regularly your photovoltaic installations.  

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