FSEC experimental photovoltaic residence: initial operational performance

Conference · Thu Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1981 · Proc. Annu. Meet. - Am. Sect. Int. Sol. Energy Soc.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5951206

Litka, A; Walker, R; Khattar, M; Maytrott, C

The Florida Solar Energy Center's (FSEC) experimental photovoltaic residence has been operational, at full power, since November 1980. Its 5 Kw (peak), utility interfaced PV system is reliably providing the expected monthly electrical energy output. No major functional problems have, as yet, been observed. A discussion of the initial operational performance versus predictions is given as well as are descriptions of the PV power system and the data acquisition and instrumentation system. Also, project costs and future operational test program procedures are discussed.

• Research Organization: Florida Solar Energy Center, Cape Canaveral
• OSTI ID: 5951206
• Report Number(s): CONF-810509-(Vol.2)
• Conference Information: Journal Name: Proc. Annu. Meet. - Am. Sect. Int. Sol. Energy Soc.; (United States) Journal Volume: 4.2
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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