Development of A Low Cost Integrated 15 kW A.C. Solar Tracking Sub-Array for Grid Connected PV Power System Applications

Development of A Low Cost Integrated 15 kW A.C. Solar Tracking Sub-Array for Grid Connected PV Power System Applications

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Abstract

Utility Power Group has achieved a significant reduction in the installed cost of grid-connected PV systems. The two part technical approach focused on 1) The utilization of a large area factory assembled PV panel, and 2) The integration and packaging of all sub-array power conversion and control functions within a single factory produced enclosure. Eight engineering prototype 15kW ac single axissolar tracking sub-arrays were designed, fabricated, and installed at the Sacramento Municipal Utility District's Hedge Substation site in 1996 and are being evaluted for performance and reliability. A number of design enhancements will be implemented in 1997 and demonstrated by the field deployment and operation of over twenty advanced sub-array PV power systems.

Original language	American English
Pages	827-833
Number of pages	7
State	Published - 1997
Event	NREL/SNL Photovoltaics Program Review: 14th Conference - Lakewood, Colorado Duration: 18 Nov 1996 → 22 Nov 1996

Conference

Conference	NREL/SNL Photovoltaics Program Review: 14th Conference
City	Lakewood, Colorado
Period	18/11/96 → 22/11/96

Bibliographical note

Work performed by Utility Power Group, Chatsworth, California

NREL Publication Number

NREL/CP-23750

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Development of A Low Cost Integrated 15 kW A.C. Solar Tracking Sub-Array for Grid Connected PV Power System Applications

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