A Cool Way to Make Electricity: Solar Cell Power Output vs. Temperature

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ElectricDad76
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A Cool Way to Make Electricity: Solar Cell Power Output vs. Temperature

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This project calls for a:
    6 V, 150 mA solar cell with alligator clip leads, part #2221456

    Yet, the link takes you to:
      7.2 Volts 200mA Solar Panel with 20" Alligator Clip Leads (Jameco Part no.: 2221456)
      Does it make a difference for this project? My guess is that more current would help for a better reading on the multimeter.

      In the Jameco website the 6 Volts 150mA 0.9 Watt Solar Panel with Alligator Clips correspond to Part no.: 2260041.

      Can somebody help?
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      Re: A Cool Way to Make Electricity: Solar Cell Power Output vs. Temperature

      Post by bfinio »

      Hi - it looks like the part numbers at Jameco might have changed, you are correct that part 2260041 is the 6V/150mA model. However, either one should work for this project - the convenient aspect is that they already have alligator clips attached.

      We will update the link on our website - thanks for reporting it!
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      Re: A Cool Way to Make Electricity: Solar Cell Power Output vs. Temperature

      Post by ElectricDad76 »

      Thank you for your assistance!!! :D
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