Flat-plate photovoltaic power systems handbook for federal agencies
The Federal Photovoltaic Utilization Program (FPUP), sponsored by the Department of Energy, has provided an opportunity for 26 federal agencies to install photovoltaic power systems in various types of applications and environments. As the cost of photovoltaic power is reduced, an increasing number of potential, terrestrial, photovoltaic applications become cost effective within these agencies. Certain federal agencies have additional criteria for the use of photovoltaic power systems such as silent operation, reliable power, and independence from the limited availability of grid power of a host country. The primary purpose of this handbook is to provide a tool for personnel in federal agencies to evaluate the viability of potential photovoltaic applications. A second objective is to provide descriptions of various photovoltaic systems installed by different federal agencies under the Federal Photovoltaic Utilization Program so that other agencies may consider similar applications. A third objective is to share lessons learned which are contained throughout the document to enable more effective procurement, design, installation, and operation of future photovoltaic systems. The intent of this publication is not to provide a complete handbook, but rather to provide a guide for federal agency personnel with additional information incorporated by references. This handbook has been organized to present the steps to be followed in selecting, procuring, and installing a photovoltaic application. It is based on lessons learned from FPUP as well as on an overview of FPUP existing applications.
- Research Organization:
- Jet Propulsion Lab., Pasadena, CA (USA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AI01-76ET20356
- OSTI ID:
- 6762153
- Report Number(s):
- DOE/ET/20356-14; JPL-PUB-84-35; ON: DE85000330
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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