Comparison of photovoltaic system options for today's and tomorrow's technologies
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OSTI ID:5099387
This paper presents a detailed cost comparison of five competing photovoltaic (PV) system options for large-size power plants. These five options include fixed, one-axis tracking and two-axis tracking flat plate collectors as well as concentrator collectors utilizing linear and point focus Fresnel optics. Total estimated system costs for each option are developed reflecting current technology as well as future technology expected in the mid-1990's timeframe. The main conclusion drawn from this comparison is that none of the five competing options in a high insolation location is a clear winner over the others for tomorrow's technologies.
- Research Organization:
- Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (USA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC04-76DP00789
- OSTI ID:
- 5099387
- Report Number(s):
- SAND-85-1186C; CONF-851043-10; ON: DE86002120
- Resource Relation:
- Conference: 18. IEEE photovoltaic specialists conference, Las Vegas, NV, USA, 21 Oct 1985; Other Information: Portions of this document are illegible in microfiche products
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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