Abstract
We present an evaluation of the economic feasibility of demand-side commercial PV systems in the United States. The product of this investigation is a map of commercial PV feasibility quantified in terms of Breakeven Turnkey Cost (BTC). Results are presented for several PV array configurations, including 2-axis tracting, tilted south-facing, horizontal, west and south-vertical orientations. Thefeasibility maps are obtained through geographical integration of information on PV energy output, PV effective capacity, and energy/demand commercial retail rates from over 140 US electric utilities.
Original language | American English |
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Pages | 219-224 |
Number of pages | 6 |
State | Published - 1998 |
Event | 1998 American Solar Energy Society annual Conference - Albuquerque, New Mexico Duration: 14 Jun 1998 → 17 Jun 1998 |
Conference
Conference | 1998 American Solar Energy Society annual Conference |
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City | Albuquerque, New Mexico |
Period | 14/06/98 → 17/06/98 |
NREL Publication Number
- NREL/CP-520-25580