Photovoltaic power system at Natural Bridges National Monument
The 100-kWp photovoltaic (PV) power system implemented by MIT Lincoln Laboratory under US Department of Energy sponsorship serves a small self-sufficient community, isolated from the utility grid, at the Natural Bridges National Monument (NBNM) in southeastern Utah. This power system is providing information important to the successful operation of future systems: namely, data leading to improved models for system sizing and design as well as reliability, maintenance and performance data on critical PV system components. The park is visited by over 80,000 people per year and thus offers an excellent opportunity to educate the public on renewable energy sources and energy usage. The PV system is briefly described. (WHK)
- Research Organization:
- Massachusetts Inst. of Tech., Lexington (USA). Lincoln Lab.
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC02-76ET20279
- OSTI ID:
- 5084443
- Report Number(s):
- DOE/ET/20279-105; CONF-801203-1
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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COMMUNITIES
DEMONSTRATION PROGRAMS
ELECTRIC BATTERIES
ELECTROCHEMICAL CELLS
ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
EQUIPMENT
LEAD-ACID BATTERIES
NORTH AMERICA
PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER SUPPLIES
POWER RANGE 10-100 KW
POWER SUPPLIES
RECREATIONAL AREAS
REMOTE AREAS
ROCKY MOUNTAIN REGION
SOLAR EQUIPMENT
USA
UTAH