Supply of Large Area Solar Simulator to University of Derby
UNIVERSITY OF DERBY · Awarded contract
AwardedSupply of Large Area Solar Simulator to University of Derby
Awarded 31 Aug 2023
Awarded31 Aug 2023
Value£212,952.00
SupplierPhotonic Solutions
AgencyUNIVERSITY OF DERBY
RegionEast Midlands
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 3y 1mo ago29d term
Awarded 31 Aug 2023Expired 29 Sept 2023
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University of Derby awarded a contract to Photonic Solutions for the purchase of a large area solar simulator for its new science laboratory.
The simulator is required to provide a 1 sun power output with a spectral match covering a 2 x 1 meter target area, adhering to IEC 60904-9:2020 standards.
Key specifications include a typical power output of 1000 W/m², a working distance of 1 meter, a collimation angle within ±10 degrees, spectral match classification B for AM1.5G, spatial non-uniformity classification C, temporal instability classification B, and a spectral range of 350-1500 nm.
The contract value is AUD 212,952.
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