Development of a low cost integrated 15 kW AC solar tracking subarray for grid connected PV power system applications

Development of a low cost integrated 15 kW AC solar tracking subarray for grid connected PV power system applications

The Utility Power Group has reduced the installation cost of grid connected photovoltaic power systems through a two step approach of integrating and packaging all sub-array power conversion and control functions within a single factory produced enclosure and utilizing large area factory assembled p...

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Published in:Conference Record of the Twenty Fifth IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference - 1996 pp. 1369 - 1372
Main Authors: Stern, M.J., West, R.T.
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Published: IEEE 1996
Subjects:
Assembly systems
Control systems
Cost function
Modular construction
Packaging
Photovoltaic systems
Power conversion
Production facilities
Prototypes
Solar power generation
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Summary:The Utility Power Group has reduced the installation cost of grid connected photovoltaic power systems through a two step approach of integrating and packaging all sub-array power conversion and control functions within a single factory produced enclosure and utilizing large area factory assembled photovoltaic panels. A modular 15 kW AC single axis solar tracking sub-array was designed to meet the requirements of Article 690 of the 1996 National Electrical Code and eight prototype sub-arrays are under construction in Sacramento, California for the Sacramento Municipal Utility District. This paper presents general design information and describes the cost savings associated with the utilization of an integrated approach to PV system cost reduction.
ISBN:0780331664
9780780331662
ISSN:0160-8371
DOI:10.1109/PVSC.1996.564387