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Engineers in the mist: The solar in the jungle project

Journal Article · · Solar Today
OSTI ID:530572
 [1];
  1. NREL`s PV Markets and Application Team, Golden, CO (United States)
This article describes the design and installation of a photovoltaic power supply for a remote orangutan research station in the rain forest in Borneo. The unique needs of the station, including the problems created by noisy equipment and the transport of fuel offering potential for severe damage, are discussed, along with the design of the system, a community based system for the camp that would not only compensate for shadowing loss due to a chain link cage and meet the daily load, but would provide up to 20 days of energy if loads were managed properly.
OSTI ID:
530572
Journal Information:
Solar Today, Journal Name: Solar Today Journal Issue: 3 Vol. 11; ISSN 1042-0630; ISSN SOTOEV
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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