Photovoltaic-system evaluation at the Northeast Residential Experiment Station. Final report, November 1980-May 1982

Technical Report · Sat Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1983

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/6492652· OSTI ID:6492652

Russell, M. C.

Residential photovoltaic systems have been under evaluation by Massachusetts Institute of Technology Lincoln Laboratory since late 1980. At the Northeast Residential Experiment Station in Concord, Massachusetts, five residential photovoltaic systems have undergone a comprehensive testing program designed to evaluate the systems' performance and cost. Results of this activity are presented. The five systems each consist of an unoccupied structure employing a roof-mounted photovoltaic array and a utility-connected power inverter capable of sending excess PV generated energy to the local utility system. The photovoltaic systems are designed to meet at least 50% of the total annual electrical demand of residences in the cold-climate regions of the country. Investigation included these specific issues: photovoltaic array and inverter system power rating and performance characterization, system energy production, reliability and system cost/worth. In addition, summary load data from five houses in the vicinity of the Northeast Residential Experiment Station, and meteorological data from the station's weather station are also presented.

• Research Organization: Massachusetts Inst. of Technology (MIT), Lexington, MA (United States). Lincoln Lab.
• DOE Contract Number: AC02-76ET20279
• OSTI ID: 6492652
• Report Number(s): DOE/ET/20279-219; ON: DE83008259
• Resource Relation: Other Information: Portions are illegible in microfiche products. Original copy available until stock is exhausted
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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