DOE explores solar photovoltaics

Journal Article · Mon Sep 01 04:00:00 EDT 1980 · EPRI J.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6780467

Maycock, P

The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) balances DOE's $157 million program to develop solar cells that can be used by utilities, industries, and households with research which focuses on reducing the cost of solar cells enough to make them economically feasible. Utilities will find photovoltaics attractive first because of their ability to issue low-interest bonds. Experiments to integrate photovoltaic systems with utility systems will be located in Phoenix and Dallas. The modular aspects of photovoltaics will help to make them attractive and will simplify their integration into existing systems. Land-use problems can be handled by using the transmission-line rights-of-way. Manufacturers are expected to become interested as the market develops and energy-storage problems are solved. (DCK)

• Research Organization: Dept. of Energy, Washington, DC
• OSTI ID: 6780467
• Journal Information: EPRI J.; (United States), Journal Name: EPRI J.; (United States) Vol. 5:7; ISSN EPRJD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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