Electrical & Photovoltaics Lab

The Electrical and Photovoltaics Laboratory is designed to support teaching and practical training in renewable energy technologies, with a focus on photovoltaic and wind energy systems. The laboratory provides students with hands-on experience in understanding the operation of these systems, while introducing key design principles and the parameters that influence energy production and efficiency.

Features:

Using a range of specialised training systems and experimental kits, students develop practical skills in measurement, testing, and troubleshooting of renewable energy applications. The laboratory is equipped with both off-grid and on-grid solar power systems, advanced photovoltaic training platforms, solar and wind experimental kits, and a wind turbine generator. These facilities enable students to explore real-world renewable energy scenarios and gain applied knowledge relevant to modern energy systems and sustainable engineering practices.

The laboratory also includes integrated training stations featuring photovoltaic panels, inverters, monitoring instruments, and configurable circuit modules that allow students to observe and analyse system performance in real time. In addition, a small-scale wind turbine system is used for experimental evaluation of wind energy conversion, supporting hands-on investigation of energy generation, system behaviour, and efficiency under varying operating conditions.