Adapting a solar photovoltaic panel experiment for blind students

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2021

Authors

Hahn, M (Author) Other; Cruz, F (Author) Other; Carvalho, PS (Author) FCUP; Ferreira, V (Author) Other; Marques, F (Author) Other; Macieira, C (Author) Other

Journal

Title: Physics Education

Vol. 56

ISSN: 0031-9120

Publisher: Institute of Physics Publishing

Indexing

Scopus - 1 Citation

Scientific classification

CORDIS: Physical sciences > Physics > Applied physics > Experimental physics

FOS: Social sciences > Educational sciences

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-00T-Q8D

DOI: 10.1088/1361-6552/abe9bf

Abstract (EN): Renewable energy is a trending topic due to its importance in today's society especially because of global warming. Because of its importance, this topic should be discussed at schools in an inclusive education environment. Experimental work is a very good activity to provide students effective conceptual discussions, but it is necessary to improve the teaching-learning process for an inclusive education paradigm. In this paper we propose a low-cost experimental activity using Arduino that allows regular students and blind students to explore together and understand features and properties about solar energy and a photovoltaic panel, such as how the electric power generated by the photocell depends on the angle of incidence of solar light and the load resistance of the circuit. © 2021 IOP Publishing Ltd.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific