PURPA and PV systems
The Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (PURPA) which encourages the decentralized generation of electricity by cogeneration and from renewable energy sources is reviewed. The profound effect of PURPA on small power production facilities (QFs) such as small residential or commercial installations equipped with photovoltaic (PV) systems is discussed. It is concluded that PURPA's provisions for utility interconnection and power purchases at advantageous rates are likely to influence the design of PV systems, encouraging battery storage of electricity and promoting an orientation of PV arrays to produce the maximum economic value, rather than the maximum production of electricity. Recommendations are made for economic studies to determine the effect of PURPA on PV systems, both with and without storage capacity. 49 references. (MJJ)
- Research Organization:
- Mel Eisenstadt and Associates, Inc., Albuquerque, NM
- OSTI ID:
- 6259048
- Journal Information:
- Sol. Law Rep.; (United States), Journal Name: Sol. Law Rep.; (United States) Vol. 2:6; ISSN SLRED
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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ECONOMIC ANALYSIS
ECONOMICS
ELECTRIC POWER
ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
ENERGY MANAGEMENT
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