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Lab #11 Solar Photovoltaic Battery Recharger In this lab you will construct photovoltaic battery recharger. Photovoltaic cells are used to generate current that is used to recharge two AA batteries. The photovoltaic cells, also called solar cells, produce an electric current when illuminated with light. They are energy conversion devices that convert light energy into energy in the form of electric current. The batteries used are Nickel-Metal-Hydride (NiMH) rechargeable batteries. These are common rechargeable batteries such as those made by Energizer or Duracell. A diode is also used. Diodes allow current to flow in only one direction. The diode prevents the current from flowing backwards and draining the batteries in low light conditions. Materials List: 2 – Photovoltaic Cells with wire leads (PowerFilm? MP3-37, rated 3V @ 37 mA ) 2 – AA Rechargeable Batteries (NiMH) 2 – AA Battery Holders 1 – Diode (1N5817 - low forward on voltage 0.45 V) 1 – Foamcore Base (5 inch x 5 inch) 1 - Insulated 22 gauge wire (12 inch) Tools and Supplies: Light Source (Halogen or Fluorescent)*Hot Glue Gun Scissors Wire cutters/strippers Pliers DMM to measure Voltage and Current Scotch Tape Electrical Tape Large Nail Alligator Clip leads (4 per person) Resistors (10-30 ohms, 2 per person) Tape Measure GLX Xplorer DataStudio and PC PasPort Current Voltage Sensor Lamp with 60 watt Halogen flood bulb * Decade Load Box Light Meter Diffraction Grating Note: 60W Halogen bulb will get hot. – 95% of full spectrum * Can also use High Intensity Fluorescent Bulb ___________________________________________________________ In assembling the recharger, the photovoltaic cells will be connected in parallel. The batteries and the diode will be connected in series. The combined currents from photovoltaic cell will flow through the two batteries and the diode. The diagram below is a schematic of the circuit. Photovoltaic Battery Recharger Part A: Draining the Batteries The batteries must be complet