Title :
Solid state regulator/charger for low power PV systems
Author :
Nigim, K.A. ; Beh, M. Ju
Author_Institution :
Birzeit Univ., Israel
Abstract :
The different types of electronic regulator battery chargers employed in low-rating solar-powered lighting systems are discussed. A low-power photovoltaic (PV) lighting unit was built and tested which includes a basic constant-current series regulator interfacing with the PV module and the storage battery. The system is especially designed for use in remote areas to serve small farming communities. The system has proved to be practical, low in cost, and reliable
Keywords :
battery chargers; photovoltaic power systems; voltage regulators; PV module; battery chargers; constant-current series regulator; electronic regulator; farming communities; low power PV systems; low-power photovoltaic lighting unit; remote areas; solar-powered lighting systems; storage battery; Batteries; Costs; Fluorescent lamps; Photovoltaic systems; Power system reliability; Regulators; Solar power generation; Solid state circuits; Testing; Voltage;
Conference_Titel :
Electrotechnical Conference, 1991. Proceedings., 6th Mediterranean
Conference_Location :
LJubljana
Print_ISBN :
0-87942-655-1
DOI :
10.1109/MELCON.1991.161837
