Flat-plate photovoltaic array design optimization
Abstract
An analysis is presented which integrates the results of specific studies in the areas of photovoltaic structural design optimization, optimization of array series/parallel circuit design, thermal design optimization, and optimization of environmental protection features. The analysis is based on minimizing the total photovoltaic system life-cycle energy cost including repair and replacement of failed cells and modules. This approach is shown to be a useful technique for array optimization, particularly when time-dependent parameters such as array degradation and maintenance are involved.
- Publication:
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14th Photovoltaic Specialists Conference
- Pub Date:
- 1980
- Bibcode:
- 1980pvsp.conf.1126R
- Keywords:
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- Design To Cost;
- Flat Plates;
- Life Cycle Costs;
- Optimization;
- Photovoltaic Cells;
- Solar Arrays;
- Cost Reduction;
- Network Synthesis;
- Redundant Components;
- Structural Design;
- Energy Production and Conversion