Demonstration of the environmental and demand-side management benefits of grid-connected photovoltaic power systems. Final report, August 1992-January 1996
The report gives results of an investigation of the pollutant emission reduction and demand-site management potential of 16 photovoltaic (PV) systems installed across the U.S. in 1993 and 1994. The report presents analyses of each system`s ability to offset emissions of sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, carbon dioxide, and particulates, and to provide power during peak load hours for the individual host building and the utility. Results of simulations of battery storage systems powered by each PV system are also presented. The analysis indicates a very broad range in the systems` abilities to offset polluant emissions, due to variation in the solar resources available and the marginal emission rates of the participating utilities.
- Research Organization:
- Ascension Technology, Inc., Lincoln Center, MA (United States)
- OSTI ID:
- 445812
- Report Number(s):
- PB-97-117618/XAB; CNN: Contract EPA-68-D2-0148; TRN: 70491190
- Resource Relation:
- Other Information: PBD: Nov 1996
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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