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Title: AC photovoltaic module magnetic fields

Abstract

Implementation of alternating current (AC) photovoltaic (PV) modules, particularly for distributed applications such as PV rooftops and facades, may be slowed by public concern about electric and magnetic fields (EMF). This paper documents magnetic field measurements on an AC PV module, complementing EMF research on direct-current PV modules conducted by PG and E in 1993. Although not comprehensive, the PV EMF data indicate that 60 Hz magnetic fields (the EMF type of greatest public concern) from PV modules are comparable to, or significantly less than, those from household appliances. Given the present EMF research knowledge, AC PV module EMF may not merit considerable concern.

Authors:
;  [1]; ;  [2]
  1. Pacific Gas and Electric Co., San Francisco, CA (United States)
  2. Endecon Engineering, San Ramon, CA (United States)
Publication Date:
OSTI Identifier:
304444
Report Number(s):
CONF-970953-
Journal ID: ISSN 0160-8371; TRN: IM9905%%136
Resource Type:
Book
Resource Relation:
Conference: 26. IEEE photovoltaic specialists conference, Anaheim, CA (United States), 29 Sep - 3 Oct 1997; Other Information: PBD: 1997; Related Information: Is Part Of Conference record of the twenty sixth IEEE photovoltaic specialists conference -- 1997; PB: 1477 p.
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
14 SOLAR ENERGY; PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER SUPPLIES; ROOFS; WALLS; MAGNETIC FIELDS; ALTERNATING CURRENT; RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS; PUBLIC ANXIETY; EXPERIMENTAL DATA

Citation Formats

Jennings, C, Chang, G J, Reyes, A B, and Whitaker, C M. AC photovoltaic module magnetic fields. United States: N. p., 1997. Web.
Jennings, C, Chang, G J, Reyes, A B, & Whitaker, C M. AC photovoltaic module magnetic fields. United States.
Jennings, C, Chang, G J, Reyes, A B, and Whitaker, C M. 1997. "AC photovoltaic module magnetic fields". United States.
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abstractNote = {Implementation of alternating current (AC) photovoltaic (PV) modules, particularly for distributed applications such as PV rooftops and facades, may be slowed by public concern about electric and magnetic fields (EMF). This paper documents magnetic field measurements on an AC PV module, complementing EMF research on direct-current PV modules conducted by PG and E in 1993. Although not comprehensive, the PV EMF data indicate that 60 Hz magnetic fields (the EMF type of greatest public concern) from PV modules are comparable to, or significantly less than, those from household appliances. Given the present EMF research knowledge, AC PV module EMF may not merit considerable concern.},
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place = {United States},
year = {Wed Dec 31 00:00:00 EST 1997},
month = {Wed Dec 31 00:00:00 EST 1997}
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