Photovoltaics from research to reality

Conference · Sun Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1984

OSTI ID:5875844

Kern, E C; Strong, S J

This book presents the papers given at the First National Conference on Photovoltaic Applications held at MIT in 1983. Topics considered include photovoltaic technology and world market prospects, an introduction to photovoltaic systems, residential applications of photovoltaics, residential photovoltaic system design, electrical storage for photovoltaic power systems, power conditioning and control for photovoltaic systems, appliance use in photovoltaic-powered residences, a utility perspective of photovoltaics, challenges and potential problems for the electric utilities in photovoltaics, a 100 kilowatt solar photovoltaic power system, business opportunities in photovoltaics, and investment opportunities in the photovoltaics industry.

• OSTI ID: 5875844
• Report Number(s): CONF-830366-
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

14 SOLAR ENERGY
140600* -- Solar Energy-- Photovoltaic Power Systems
ABSTRACTS
APPLIANCES
BUILDINGS
DESIGN
DOCUMENT TYPES
ECONOMICS
EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES
ELECTRIC APPLIANCES
ELECTRIC BATTERIES
ELECTRIC UTILITIES
ELECTROCHEMICAL CELLS
ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
EQUIPMENT
INVESTMENT
LEADING ABSTRACT
MARKET
MEETINGS
PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER SUPPLIES
POWER RANGE 10-100 KW
POWER SUPPLIES
PUBLIC UTILITIES
RESEARCH PROGRAMS
RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
SOLAR EQUIPMENT
TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT
USES