How to Measure Solar Power
- 1). Position your solar panels in an area of bright, consistent sunlight. Make sure you have as much uninterrupted light as possible, to ensure accurate readings.
- 2). Set the digital multimeter to read amps, volts or watts, depending on the power of your solar cell and what you'd like to measure.
- 3). Clip the positive (red) alligator clip from the meter to the positive lead from your solar panels, and the negative (black) alligator clip to the negative solar panel lead.
- 4). Allow the meter to settle its reading into a steady range, and record the results. Compare the recorded number against the solar panel's power output ratings.
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