Photovoltaic systems overviewSelected photovoltaic systems currently under user-environment field test by the U.S. Department of Energy Photovoltaics Program are discussed, and operational results are summarized. There are many systems in the stand-alone sector that are cost effective now. As proven products become available, distributed residential, commercial, institutional and industrial on-site systems should be able to displace significant amounts of centrally-generated electricity throughout most of the United States. Finally, utilities should ultimately be able to augment their generating capacity with larger-scale systems. Field experience and industry interface has led to excellent overall product performance.
Document ID
19820061565
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Hesse, J. L. (California Institute of Technology, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena CA, United States)