What equipment is needed for illuminated I-V measurements of a solar cell?

In summary, to perform illuminated I-V measurements of a solar cell, you will need a light source (preferably with variable intensity), 2 multimeters (one for current measurement and one for voltage measurement), a variable resistor, and an irradiance meter (optional). As the variable resistor is adjusted, the I-V curve will change.
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What equipment is needed for illuminated I-V measurements of a solar cell?

light source, 2 multimeters
light source, 2 multimeters, variable resistor, voltage source
light source of variable intensity, 2 multimeters, irradiance meter
Light source, 2 multimeters, variable resistor
PV analyser

I assume we obviously need a light source, 2 multimeters (one for current measurement and one for voltage measurement) and a variable resistor. As we move the variable resistor the I-V curve will change.

I got asked this question a while ago, and completed some illuminated I-V measurements, but I forgot what equipment I used and I can't find anything online at the moment.
 
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I assume we obviously need a light source, 2 multimeters (one for current measurement and one for voltage measurement) and a variable resistor. As we move the variable resistor the I-V curve will change.
That works.
 
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