Block IV solar cell module design and test specification for residential applications

Technical Report · Wed Nov 01 00:00:00 EST 1978

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/6392794· OSTI ID:6392794

This specification provides near-term design, qualification and acceptance requirements for terrestrial solar cell modules suitable for incorporation in photovoltaic power sources (2 kW to 10 kW) applied to single family residential installations. Requirement levels and recommended design limits for selected performance criteria have been specified for modules intended principally for rooftop installations. Modules satisfying the requirements of this specification fall into one of two categories, residential panel or residential shingle, both meeting general performance requirements plus additional category peculiar constraints.

• Research Organization: California Institute of Technology (CalTech), Pasadena, CA (United States). Jet Propulsion Lab. (JPL)
• DOE Contract Number: EX-76-A-29-1012
• OSTI ID: 6392794
• Report Number(s): DOE/JPL/1012-78/14
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

14 SOLAR ENERGY
SOLAR CELL ARRAYS
SPECIFICATIONS
DESIGN
ELECTRIC GROUNDS
ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES
HAIL
HUMIDITY
INSPECTION
MECHANICAL TESTS
PERFORMANCE
PERFORMANCE TESTING
POWER RANGE 1-10 KW
RECOMMENDATIONS
RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
ROOFS
SERVICE LIFE
THERMAL CYCLING
WEATHERING
ATMOSPHERIC PRECIPITATIONS
BUILDINGS
MATERIALS TESTING
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
TESTING
140501* - Solar Energy Conversion- Photovoltaic Conversion