Photovoltaic systems for export application

Technical Report · Thu Jun 30 04:00:00 EDT 1988

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/7012991· OSTI ID:7012991

Duffy, J.; Campbell, H.; Sajo, A.; Sanz, E.

One approach to improving the competitiveness of photovoltaic systems is the development of designs specifically for export applications. In other words, where is it appropriate in a system design to incorporate components manufactured and/or assembled in the receiving country in order to improve the balance of payments for that country and to increase photovoltaic exports from the US What appears to be needed is a systematic method of evaluating the potential for export from the US of PV systems for various applications in different countries. Development of such a method was the goal of this project. This report summarizes the work on the project. In particular, this overview section includes a brief summary of the methodology and findings of the project. The project was divided into four tasks: (1) review current system export practice; (2) select promising export regions; (3) survey resources and markets in a designated country; and (4) develop a system design criteria and method. The following chapters of the report contain more detailed information on these tasks. 62 refs., 2 figs., 8 tabs.

• Research Organization: Lowell Univ., MA (USA)
• Sponsoring Organization: DOE/CE
• DOE Contract Number: AC02-76ET20279
• OSTI ID: 7012991
• Report Number(s): DOE/ET/20279-T15; ON: DE90008431
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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AVAILABILITY
COMMERCIALIZATION
DATA PROCESSING
DESIGN
DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
ECONOMICS
EFFICIENCY
ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
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