Solar electric state

Journal Article · Sat May 01 00:00:00 EDT 1982 · Rodale's New Shelter; (United States)

OSTI ID:5353333

Bumke, D

The booming sales of photovoltaic (PV) equipment in California is described. Three types of markets appear to exist. These are: (1) people who want to electrify a remote home and avoid the large expense of a utility hook-up; (2) suburban renegades who are reluctant to depend on the grid; and (3) the marijuana farmers of northern California who do not want public exposure. Several PV systems and homes are described and illustrated. Various options of electrical systems (ac generators versus electronic inverters) are discussed and the merits of each system are pointed out. Expenses involved in PV systems are described and various voltage and battery options (12, 24, 36, or 48 volts) are discussed. Specific use of ac or dc for particular appliances is considered in detail. It is estimated that in California more than 500 homes are being powered by over 130,000 watts of PV power. It is predicted that the use of PV's will double in the next year. Sources of information on PV's (catalogs and books) are given. (MJJ)

• OSTI ID: 5353333
• Journal Information: Rodale's New Shelter; (United States), Vol. 3:5
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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14 SOLAR ENERGY
PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER SUPPLIES
MARKETING
SALES
USES
CALIFORNIA
ELECTRIC GENERATORS
ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS
HOUSES
INVERTERS
INVESTMENT
PLANNING
BUILDINGS
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
ENERGY SYSTEMS
EQUIPMENT
FEDERAL REGION IX
NORTH AMERICA
POWER SUPPLIES
RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
SOLAR EQUIPMENT
USA
140600* - Solar Energy- Photovoltaic Power Systems