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Educating the world: a remote experiment in photovoltaics
The increasing deployment of photovoltaic (PV)
systems requires large numbers of skilled engineers with a
greater understanding of all aspects of PV teehnology both
theoretical and practical. Developing experimental rigs at
universities is expensive and limited to students physically
attending the university. One recent approach to increase access
to laboratories is the development of remote experiments. Here
students can control real experimental equipment using a visual
interface via the Internet. In this paper we explore the
development of a photovoltaic laboratory to enable users to
access and remotely control experimental equipment based at
Loughborough University, UK, from anywhere in the world
The development of a photovoltaic remotely operated laboratory experiment: a contribution to meeting the challenge of the renewable energy skills shortage
Skills shortages are often quoted as a threat to renewables growth. The increasing deployment of photovoltaic (PV) systems around the world requires large numbers of trained engineers with a greater understanding of all aspects of PV technology both theoretical and practical. The development of experimental rigs at universities and training establishments is expensive and limited to students physically being present for time constrained activities. One recent approach to increase access to laboratories is the development of remote experiments. Here students can control real experimental equipment using a graphical user interface via the Internet. In this paper we explore the development of a PV laboratory that characterises PV panels under different environmental conditions. It enables users to access and remotely control experimental equipment based at Loughborough University, UK, from anywhere in the world via an Internet connection. We report on student experiences using the laboratory from distance
The development of a remote laboratory for distance learning at Loughborough University
The increasing deployment of photovoltaic systems requires large numbers of skilled engineers with a greater understanding of all aspects of PV technology both theoretical and practical. Developing experimental rigs at universities is expensive and limited to students physically attending the university. One recent approach to increase access to laboratories is the development of remote experiments. Here students can control real experimental equipment using a visual interface via the Internet. In this paper we explore the development of a photovoltaic laboratory to enable users to access and remotely control experimental equipment based at Loughborough University from anywhere in the world
Student experiences with a remote laboratory and the potential for capacity building in developing countries
Student experiences with a remote laboratory and the potential for capacity building in developing countrie
The development of a remote laboratory for distance learning and its impact on student learning
Currently, there is an increase drive in the development of remote laboratories to compliment and sometimes replace physical and virtual laboratories. This drive is fuelled by the impact on the pedagogy of distance learning caused by the rapid advancements in information and communication technologies, especially the internet. In this paper we outline the systematic approach used in the development of the Photovoltaic Remote Laboratory at Loughborough University, highlighting challenges and successes. We also evaluate the impact the remote lab has on student learning to contribute to the growing debat