How do you assemble a DSSC solar cell?

To assemble a DSSC solar cell, you will need an anode and a cathode. The anode is where the dye and titanium dioxide molecules are contained. Photons will excite the dye molecules' electrons, which then jump from the dye molecule to the titanium dioxide and finally to the glass anode through diffusion.

How to use a solar cell?

Connect conducting wires to the clips and place it in a position that light will fall on the surface of the plate. Your solar cell in now ready for use. You can test the amount of voltage and current the solar cell produces using the multimeter.

How do dye solar cells work?

Making dye solar cells is a fun way to see how natural pigments can be used to capture solar energy and generate electricity. By using titanium oxide, carbon from graphite, and natural dye made from berry juice, you’ll be able to see on a very small scale how solar energy panels work.

How does a solar cell work?

This instructable will cover everything from gathering materials to measuring the output of your newly created solar cell. According to Wikipedia a solar cell or photovoltaic cell is “an electrical device that converts the energy of light directly into electricity by the photovoltaic effect.

How much power does a single PV cell produce?

A single PV cell produced 9.2 milliwatts of power (2.8 milliamps and 3.27 volts). This is 14X the performance of three DSSCs and 21X the performance of the DSS cells per unit of area (15.20661157 W/m^2 for the PV cell vs 0.728 W/m^2 for the DSSCs).

How do I measure the output of a solar cell?

You have now created a solar cell! You can measure the output of the cell by attaching alligator clips to both of the exposed parts of the plate and to the leads of the voltmeter (dial now set to millivolts). mine generates about 25 millivolts when exposed directly to sunlight (simulated with a lamp) You have now created a working solar cell!