Silicon solar photovoltaic power stationsModular design of components and arrays, cost estimates for modules and support structures, and cost/performance analysis of a central solar photovoltaic power plant are discussed. Costs of collector/reflector arrays are judged the dominant element in the total capital investment. High-concentration solar tracking arrays are recommended as the most economic means for producing solar photovoltaic energy when solar cells costs are high ($500 per kW generated). Capital costs for power conditioning subsystem components are itemized and system busbar energy costs are discussed at length.
Document ID
19770058711
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Chowaniec, C. R. (Westinghouse Electric Corp. East Pittsburgh, Pa., United States)
Ferber, R. R. (California Institute of Technology, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, Calif.; Westinghouse Electric Corp. East Pittsburgh, Pa., United States)
Pittman, P. F. (Westinghouse Electric Corp. Pittsburgh, Pa., United States)
Marshall, B. W. (Sandia Laboratories Albuquerque, N. Mex., United States)
Date Acquired
August 9, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1977
Subject Category
Energy Production And Conversion
Report/Patent Number
AIAA PAPER 77-1021
Meeting Information
Meeting: Conference on New options in energy technology