Photovoltaic module and array evaluations
Conference
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· Conf. Rec. IEEE Photovoltaic Spec. Conf.; (United States)
OSTI ID:6076098
This paper discusses Pacific Gas and Electric Company's photovoltaic (PV) evaluation program. PV modules of both flat-plate and concentrator design are being tested in outdoor daily operation at PGandE's San Ramon Research Center and other locations. Flat-plate modules utilizing several types of cell designs are compared. Various concentrator techniques, including low-to-medium concentration silicon and high concentration gallium arsenide, are being evaluated on two-axis trackers. A description of the electronic load, instrumentation, and data analysis is included.
- Research Organization:
- Pacific Gas and Electric Company, San Ramon, California
- OSTI ID:
- 6076098
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-840561-
- Conference Information:
- Journal Name: Conf. Rec. IEEE Photovoltaic Spec. Conf.; (United States)
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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