Photovoltaic system reliability
Conference
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OSTI ID:538025
- Sandia National Labs., NM (United States)
- Ascension Technology, Inc., Lincoln Center, MA (United States); and others
This paper discusses the reliability of several photovoltaic projects including SMUD`s PV Pioneer project, various projects monitored by Ascension Technology, and the Colorado Parks project. System times-to-failure range from 1 to 16 years, and maintenance costs range from 1 to 16 cents per kilowatt-hour. Factors contributing to the reliability of these systems are discussed, and practices are recommended that can be applied to future projects. This paper also discusses the methodology used to collect and analyze PV system reliability data.
- Research Organization:
- Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Washington, DC (United States)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC04-94AL85000
- OSTI ID:
- 538025
- Report Number(s):
- SAND--97-2450C; CONF-970953--; ON: DE98000402
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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