Eternal Sun

This type of solar simulator is flexible and easy in use, making it ideal for various purposes and various industries. It produces AAA-accuracy, steady-state sunlight using a unique technology. The simulator comes in various standard sizes and can also be adjusted to custom fit upon request. For PV testing purposes, user-friendly IV measurement equipment is provided with the system, making it the ideal setup to test all kinds of solar modules.

• AAA-class accuracy sunlight
• Steady-state and long pulse illumination
• Large test area up to any size
• Operational under different angles
• Small footprint & turn-key system

Max. AAA-rating according to IEC 60904, ASTM E927 & JIS C8912:

• Spectral match: class A, <2% (0.75-1.25 in 400-1100 nm bands)
• Uniformity: class A, <2%
• Stability: class A, <2%

1000 W/m² (STC), lower intensities by computer controlled dimming

1100 W/m² (IEC tests) or 1366 W/m² (space AM0) optional

• Proven, patent-pending technology
• Developed and tested at Delft University of Technology
• 1800 hours non-stop operation

• Large test area: up to any size
• Small simulator size relative to test area
• Easy access and fast operations
• Compact and turn-key system
• Testing of all next generation PV cell types

• Wind generator / air cooling system
• Shutter
• Light monitoring system
• I-V characterization system
• Solar thermal test system

• LA040040: 0.4 m x 0.4 m test surface
  for small scale R&D applications
• LA100100: 1 m x 1 m test surface
  for medium scale R&D applications
• LA200150: 2 m x 1.5 m test surface
  fitting 97% of all PV modules
• LA200200: 2 m x 2 m test surface
  fitting 97% of all solar thermal collectors
• LA260220: 2.6 m x 2.2 m test surface
  fitting 99% of all PV modules and solar thermal collectors