Preliminary analysis of the impact on utility distribution systems of power feedback from residential photovoltaic systems

Technical Report · Thu Mar 01 00:00:00 EST 1979

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/6749716· OSTI ID:6749716

Kammer, W A

The objective of this study is to make a preliminary but quantitative assessment of the technical and cost impacts on utility distribution systems resulting from the feedback of power into the grid from on-site residential photovoltaic systems. It was assumed that the photovoltaic systems were intended, and designed, primarily to serve the electric loads of the homes on which they were located. It was further assumed that any power generated in excess of these requirements would be fed back into the utility distribution grid to serve other loads. Results are presented and discussed. (WHK)

• Research Organization: Aerospace Corp., El Segundo, CA (USA). Energy and Resources Div.
• DOE Contract Number: AT03-76ET30351
• OSTI ID: 6749716
• Report Number(s): ATR-79(7694-07)-2
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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