Design optimization of tracking photovoltaic arrays
Conference
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· Proc., Intersoc. Energy Convers. Eng. Conf.; (United States)
OSTI ID:5909133
A review is provided of the conceptual design, prototype testing, production, assembly and installation phases of the two Megawatt scale photovoltaic plants constructed by ARCO Solar during 1982 and 1983: 1) The 1MW Hesperia (Lugo) PV power plant and 2) The Carrisa Plain 16.5 MW Power Plant (with an initial phase of over 6 Megawatts completed by Mid 1984). Design and construction details of each facility are provided. The use of large area integrated PV panels mounted on stateof-the-art heliostat type two-axis tracking structures resulted in a significant increase in annual energy production as compared to a fixed array.
- Research Organization:
- Arco Solar Industries, Woodland Hills, California
- OSTI ID:
- 5909133
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-840804-
- Journal Information:
- Proc., Intersoc. Energy Convers. Eng. Conf.; (United States), Journal Name: Proc., Intersoc. Energy Convers. Eng. Conf.; (United States) Vol. 4; ISSN PIECD
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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140501* -- Solar Energy Conversion-- Photovoltaic Conversion
140600 -- Solar Energy-- Photovoltaic Power Systems
ANALOG SYSTEMS
CALIFORNIA
COMPARATIVE EVALUATIONS
DESIGN
EQUIPMENT
FABRICATION
FEDERAL REGION IX
FUNCTIONAL MODELS
HELIOSTATS
INSTALLATION
NORTH AMERICA
OPTIMIZATION
PERFORMANCE TESTING
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PRODUCTIVITY
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SOLAR COLLECTORS
SOLAR EQUIPMENT
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SOLAR TRACKING
SOLAR TRACKING SYSTEMS
TESTING
USA
140501* -- Solar Energy Conversion-- Photovoltaic Conversion
140600 -- Solar Energy-- Photovoltaic Power Systems
ANALOG SYSTEMS
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COMPARATIVE EVALUATIONS
DESIGN
EQUIPMENT
FABRICATION
FEDERAL REGION IX
FUNCTIONAL MODELS
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INSTALLATION
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OPTIMIZATION
PERFORMANCE TESTING
PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER PLANTS
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TESTING
USA