Performance of grid-connected photovoltaic systems on residences and commercial buildings in New England

Journal Article · Sun Mar 01 04:00:00 EST 1992 · IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers); (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1109/60.124545· OSTI ID:5513822

Bzura, J J ^[1]

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1. New England Power Service Co., Westborough, MA (US)

Grid-connected photovoltaic systems, also referred to as utility-connected to line-connected, have been operated at 30 residences and 8 commercial or institutional sites since 1986. All residential arrays are rated at 2.2 kW of dc power under standard test conditions and produce ac power at 240 volts. The commercial and institutional (C and I) systems range from 1.8 to 7.3 kW of dc power at STC; three-phase power is produced at 120/208 volts. The photovoltaic modules in all systems are crystalline silicon with an efficiency of 11%. Residential inverters are forced-commutated; C and I inverters are line commutated. The focus of this paper is a detailed examination of energy production, including a discussion of the capacity value of PV systems in New England. Reverse energy flow, from the customer to the utility, has been monitored and analyzed. The phenomenon is more frequent and more extensive than expected.

• OSTI ID: 5513822
• Journal Information: IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers); (United States), Journal Name: IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers); (United States) Vol. 7:1; ISSN 0885-8969; ISSN ITCNE
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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