The current-versus-voltage plot for a solar panel is shown in FIGURE 21-61.

(a) The short-circuit current, Isc, of a solar panel is the current it can generate when a wire connects its output terminals, making the load resistance R = 0. What is Isc for this panel?

(b) The open-circuit potential, Voc, of a solar panel is the voltage it can generate when it is disconnected from any circuit (infinite load resistance R). What is Voc for this panel?

(c) Calculate the power output of the solar panel at points A, B, C, D, and E in Figure 21-61.

(a)

(b)

Solar panel Ammeter Voltmeter O 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 Output voltage V (V) Output currentI (A)