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Photovoltaic systems perspectiveThis paper summarizes the elements of photovoltaic power system and clarifies the terminology currently used. The relationship of system efficiency and cost is described particularly for the Balance of Photovoltaic System (BOPS) area. The current status of the BOPS development activity is described. The photovoltaic systems terminology is found to be on the road to standardization. Power conditioning, energy storage, and support structure are found to be BOPS cost and/or efficiency drivers. Although the current BOPS activity has identified low-cost/high-efficiency components, further development work is necessary.
Document ID
19790054878
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Sutton, P. D. (California Institute of Technology, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena Calif., United States)
Jones, G. J. (Sandia Laboratories Albuquerque, N. Mex., United States)
Date Acquired
August 9, 2013
Publication Date
June 1, 1979
Subject Category
Energy Production And Conversion
Report/Patent Number
AIAA PAPER 79-0983
Meeting Information
Meeting: American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Terrestrial Energy Systems Conference
Location: Orlando, FL
Start Date: June 4, 1979
End Date: June 6, 1979
Sponsors: American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
Accession Number
79A38891
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: DOE-DE-AC04-76DP00789
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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