Abstract
This paper describes the design, development, and performance results of a large-scale photovoltaic module whose electrical output is ac power suitable for direct connection to the utility grid. The large-area ac PV module features a dedicated, integrally mounted, high-efficiency cd-to-ac power inverter with a normal output of 250 watts (STC) at 120 Vac, 60 H, that is fully compatible withutility power. The module's output is connected directly to the building's conventional ac distribution system without need for any dc wiring, string combiners, dc ground-fault protection of additional power-conditioning equipment. With its advantages, the ac photovoltaic module promises to become a universal building block for use in all utility-interactive PV systems. This paper discusses ACModule design aspects and utility interface issues (including islanding).
| Original language | American English |
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| Pages | 7-10 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| State | Published - 1997 |
| Event | 1997 American Solar Energy Society Annual Conference - Washington, D.C. Duration: 25 Apr 1997 → 30 Apr 1997 |
Conference
| Conference | 1997 American Solar Energy Society Annual Conference |
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| City | Washington, D.C. |
| Period | 25/04/97 → 30/04/97 |
Bibliographical note
Work performed by Solar Design Associates, Inc., Harvard, Massachusetts; Solarex, Frederick, Maryland; and Advanced Energy Systems, Inc., Wilton, New HampshireNREL Publication Number
- NREL/CP-23320
