Solar Simulators and Specialized Light Sources

Unique research demands unique research equipment!

Our vision is to provide tailored solutions to testing demands that cannot be accomplished with the average, off-the-shelf equipment.

Instead of cutting corners and working around equipment limitations, we can now provide the exact solution you are looking to achieve with the right equipment. We know the importance of getting the right testing equipment and we are excited to contribute to the new advancements in Science and Technology.

Solar Simulation Applications

Photovoltaic Testing

Simulating ‘sunlight’ inside a laboratory is an important requirement when testing the performance of Photovoltaics.

Space Simulation

Sun light in the outer space has unique properties required to be simulated in a lab in order to test equipment before being sent to space

Materials Testing

Testing properties of materials subjected to continuous and long term solar radiation is a key requirement with many leading industries.

Solar Thermal Power Testing

Solar thermal power generation systems often require tests performed on the collecting and concentrating capabilities.

Photobiology Research

Solar simulators are often used to test biological and chemical processes affected by the sun light. __________

Features and Special Capabilities

Large area illumination

Sciencetech has designed numerous solar simulators that illuminate large areas in the range of 1mx1m and more.

Full or modified solar spectrums

Full or other variants of the solar spectrum in accordance with ASTM, IEC, and other standards

Irradiance attenuation and high flux solar simulators

Adjust the power levels and irradiation to any level over the illumination area.

High collimation (with sun like collimation angles)

We specialize in designing highly collimated solar simulators with beams that closely match the solar divergence angle.

Full automation and temperature control

Fully automated solar simulator systems with computer controllable features and opto-mechanical moving systems.

Vacuum and clean room compatibility

Clean rooms are often used to protect contamination-sensitive procedures. Our solar simulators are operable in such highly sterile environments.

Sciencetech designs and manufactures its modular systems and components in Canada

Projects related to custom solar simulation

Sciencetech has provided custom solar simulators and optical instruments to universities, national laboratories, and Fortune 500 companies for over 34 years. We are always available for assistance with installation and integration of our systems to your research units and our technical assistance team is always one phone call or email away!

Browse our Projects

Solar simulator for Photochemistry in Air pollution studiesSciencetech Custom Solutions2020-01-15T12:47:43-04:00

Solar simulator for Photochemistry in Air pollution studies
Solar simulator for Photochemistry in Air pollution studies
Highly Collimated Solar Simulator with automated beam angle movementSciencetech Custom Solutions2020-01-15T14:09:58-04:00

Highly Collimated Solar Simulator with automated beam angle movement
Highly Collimated Solar Simulator with automated beam angle movement
Highly collimated Fresnel Solar simulator for space environment simulationSciencetech Custom Solutions2020-01-15T12:54:50-04:00

Highly collimated Fresnel Solar simulator for space environment simulation
Highly collimated Fresnel Solar simulator for space environment simulation
High Flux solar simulator for solar thermal testingSciencetech Custom Solutions2020-12-04T15:10:27-04:00

High Flux solar simulator for solar thermal testing
High Flux solar simulator for solar thermal testing
Custom Large Area IR Solar SimulatorSciencetech Custom Solutions2020-01-15T14:53:46-04:00

Custom Large Area IR Solar Simulator
Custom Large Area IR Solar Simulator
Ceiling mounted Large Area IR solar simulatorSciencetech Custom Solutions2020-01-28T16:24:08-04:00

Ceiling mounted Large Area IR solar simulator
Ceiling mounted Large Area IR solar simulator

Testimonials

I can certify that we did buy the Solar Simulator and we are happy that the company is nice and helpful. (An example is related to two students’ on-site training.) We are still using the Solar Simulator for students’ projects.

Xingwu Wang, Ph. D. - Professor, Alfred University

The PV system of the Sciencetech is very robust. And we used 150W IV system for the I-V test. I recommend this system for your application.

Dr. Fuying Song - Professor, Tianjin University

I found the dealing with Sciencetech quite satisfactory. They have always provided healthy support and kind help.

Sciencetech is a solid and reliable supplier of Solar Simulators and Quantum Efficiency Systems and an expert in their field in my opinions and belief.

Dr. Maja Buljan, Ruđer Bošković Institute