Practical design considerations for photovoltaic power stations
Design of terrestrial photovoltaic power systems is a multifaceted problem involving numerous technical, practical, safety, aesthetic, and cost considerations. Although akin to other more traditional design projects, design of photovoltaic systems does present some unique problems. This is primarily due to the newness of the technology and the consequent lack of established design guidelines and standards. However, some specific recommendations can now be offered. This paper addresses the various design issues involved and presents possible approaches towards their resolution. Two recent, privately funded PV projects, the 15 kW peak Copley Energy Denton PV Power Station and the 200 kW peak Solarex Breeder, are discussed as examples. The basic technology of photovoltaics and selected references are also presented.
- Research Organization:
- Muller Associates Inc., Baltimore, MD
- OSTI ID:
- 5423162
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-830812-
- Journal Information:
- Proc., Intersoc. Energy Convers. Eng. Conf.; (United States), Vol. 3; Conference: 18. intersociety energy conversion engineering conference, Orlando, FL, USA, 21 Aug 1983
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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