The Data-Enabled Photovoltaics Group at UCF is currently looking for undergraduate researchers to assist with state-of-the-art research in the area of photovoltaics. Solar photovoltaics (PV) has rapidly grown into a multi-billion-dollar per year industry in large part due to improvements in performance and reliability. At the Florida Solar Energy Center, a UCF research institute, we use a state-of-the-art, comprehensive suite of tools to study PV panel reliability on traditional and novel technologies. We are looking for two students to assist in measuring PV panels using UV fluorescence imaging, electroluminescence imaging, IR imaging, and current-voltage flash testing, and analyzing data.
There is the potential for compensation through the Florida Work Experience Program (FWEP) and summer fellowship opportunities. Flexible scheduling and hybrid work opportunities are provided.
Tasks
• Use a browser-based tool to annotate features in UV fluorescence images of solar PV cells
• Perform analyses on a variety of measurement data using Python
• Perform measurements on PV panels
• Occasional presentation of analyses to project teams
Requirements
• Travel to the Florida Solar Energy Center for a minimum of one day per week
• Employee must be able to lift 50 lbs
Preferences
• Python experience
• LabVIEW experience
Project Dates
Start Date: 2/14/2023 - End Date: 8/19/2023
Students Needed
Type of Project
Individual or team
Student Responsibilities
Tasks • Use a browser-based tool to annotate features in UV fluorescence images of solar PV cells • Perform analyses on a variety of measurement data using Python • Perform measurements on PV panels • Occasional presentation of analyses to project teams
Time Commitment
5-15 hours per week hour(s)
Student Requirements
Requirements • Travel to the Florida Solar Energy Center for a minimum of one day per week • Employee must be able to lift 50 lbs Preferences • Python experience • LabVIEW experience
Interested in Working With the Following Programs
Honors Undergraduate Thesis
Independent Research Credit (4912)
McNair Scholars
Research and Mentoring Program
Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship
Additional Notes