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Grid connection of photovoltaic systems

Abstract

In many western European countries and in the USA there are examples of photovoltaic (PV) systems, often constructed as part of demonstration projects with support from government or electricity utilities. These systems provide power for the building and export surplus power to the electricity grid. Since 1991 the Energy Technology Support Unit, acting on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), has developed a programme to review the prospects for this technology in the UK. This study is part of the DTI programme and is concerned with the technical, economic and institutional issues of grid connection. The study reviews the regulations, standards and codes, metering requirements, attitudes of the electrical supply industry and overseas experience. The report identifies the requirements for technical and institutional development necessary to open up the potential market. It is accompanied by draft technical guidelines for system designers, installers and owners. (author)
Publication Date:
Dec 01, 1993
Product Type:
Technical Report
Report Number:
ETSU-S-1294-P1
Reference Number:
SCA: 140600; PA: GB-93:053112; EDB-94:012144; NTS-94:007887; ERA-19:003443; SN: 93001112883
Resource Relation:
Other Information: PBD: 1993
Subject:
14 SOLAR ENERGY; INTERCONNECTED POWER SYSTEMS; SOLAR POWER PLANTS; ELECTRIC UTILITIES; REGULATIONS; COST; ECONOMICS; DEMONSTRATION PROGRAMS; FEASIBILITY STUDIES; OPERATION; GLOBAL ASPECTS; 140600; PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER SYSTEMS
Sponsoring Organizations:
AEA Environment and Energy, Harwell (United Kingdom)
OSTI ID:
10111907
Research Organizations:
Halcrow (William) and Partners, Swindon (United Kingdom)
Country of Origin:
United Kingdom
Language:
English
Other Identifying Numbers:
Other: ON: DE94725263; TRN: GB9353112
Availability:
OSTI; NTIS (US Sales Only)
Submitting Site:
GB
Size:
134 p.
Announcement Date:
Jun 30, 2005

Citation Formats

None. Grid connection of photovoltaic systems. United Kingdom: N. p., 1993. Web.
None. Grid connection of photovoltaic systems. United Kingdom.
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place = {United Kingdom}
year = {1993}
month = {Dec}
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