PV and PV/hybrid products for buildings
Residential, commercial, and industrial buildings combined are the largest consumers of electricity in the United States and represent a significant opportunity for photovoltaic (PV) and PV/hybrid systems. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is conducting a phased research and product development program, Building Opportunities in the United States for Photovoltaics (PV:BONUS), focused on this market sector. The purpose of the program is to develop technologies and foster business arrangements integrating cost-effective PV or hybrid products into buildings. The first phase was completed in 1996 and a second solicitation, PV:BONUS2, was initiated during 1997. These projects are resulting in a variety of building-integrated products. This paper summarizes the recent progress of the seven firms and collaborative teams currently participating in PV:BONUS2 and outlines planned work for the final phase of their work.
- Research Organization:
- National Renewable Energy Lab. (NREL), Golden, CO (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- US Department of Energy (US)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC36-99GO10337
- OSTI ID:
- 756245
- Report Number(s):
- NREL/CP-520-28334; TRN: AH200017%%179
- Resource Relation:
- Conference: 16th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition, Glasgow, Scotland (GB), 05/01/2000--05/05/2000; Other Information: PBD: 15 May 2000
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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