Our laboratories, integrated within the UC San Diego Microgrid, offer a unique real-world testbed for industry, utilities, and academic researchers. Below, we provide a detailed look at our specialized research spaces, equipment, and capabilities.
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Solar cells connected together in photovoltaic modules (or solar panels) are the main mode of producing power with sunlight. In each cell, a material that generates an electric charge when hit by sunlight, typically silicon, is sandwiched inside weatherproof layers.
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