First year operational performance of the Florida Solar Energy Center experimental photovoltaic residence

Conference · Fri Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1982 · Proc. Annu. Meet. - Am. Sect. Int. Sol. Energy Soc.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6667984

Litka, A H

The Florida Solar Energy Center's (FSEC) experimental photovoltaic residence has completed its first year of continuous, full power operation. Performance results are described on a monthly and hourly basis for the first year of operation. The photovoltaic system's alternating and direct current outputs are displayed along with house electrical loads and pertinent environmental parameters which affect overall efficiency. In addition, a discussion of the operation and maintenance and overall reliability history is given. Some fundamental conclusions on these important practical aspects are offered.

• Research Organization: Florida Solar Energy Center, Cape Canaveral
• OSTI ID: 6667984
• Report Number(s): CONF-820629-Vol.5-Pt.2
• Conference Information: Journal Name: Proc. Annu. Meet. - Am. Sect. Int. Sol. Energy Soc.; (United States) Journal Volume: 5
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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