Comparison of flat plate and line concentrator/tracking PV systems at sites in Hawaii

Conference · Wed Jun 01 00:00:00 EDT 1983 · Proc. Annu. Meet. - Am. Sect. Int. Sol. Energy Soc.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5048094

Curtis, C D; Chock, B

Three photovoltaic installations on lived-in residences on two Hawaiian islands are evaluated. HNEI has participated in the operation of a tracking concentrator PV-thermal system on another island. The data from these systems provides an interesting comparison of the utility of the two types of systems in a sub-tropical environment. Results of the comparison show the effect of variable cloudiness versus direct normal insolation. Preferred strategies for producing the best energy are presented, including both electrical and thermal energy from systems in sub-optimum locations.

• Research Organization: Hawaii Natural Energy Institute, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, Hawaii
• OSTI ID: 5048094
• Report Number(s): CONF-830622-
• Journal Information: Proc. Annu. Meet. - Am. Sect. Int. Sol. Energy Soc.; (United States), Vol. 6; Conference: American Solar Energy Society meeting, Minneapolis, MN, USA, 1 Jun 1983
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
EQUIPMENT
FEDERAL REGION IX
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SOLAR COLLECTORS
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