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Photovoltaic module and array evaluations

Conference · · 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