A utility strategy for photovoltaics

Author

Herig, Christy P. ; Atmaran, G.H. ; Marion, Bill

fYear

1990

fDate

21-25 May 1990

Firstpage

815

Abstract

The photovoltaic (PV) power generating technology strategic plan of the Florida Power Corporation (FPC) is described. The results from the implemented activities for the strategic plan are addressed. The utility´s perspective on experiences gained from the design. construction, operation, and maintenance of the 15 kWp thin-film amorphous silicon (-Si) PV array is discussed. An approximate cost breakdown of this array is also presented. A sensitivity analysis of small customer-owned grid-connected PV systems using a demand-side management. (DSM) model developed to apply specifically to the FPC system is presented. Future strategies for FPC relating to the PV technology are summarized

Keywords

amorphous semiconductors; elemental semiconductors; silicon; solar cell arrays; 15 kW; Florida Power Corporation; amorphous Si solar array; demand-side management; photovoltaics; power generating technology; sensitivity analysis; utility strategy; Customer service; Environmental economics; Flexible printed circuits; Humans; Photovoltaic cells; Photovoltaic systems; Power generation; Power generation economics; Power generation planning; Strategic planning;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Photovoltaic Specialists Conference, 1990., Conference Record of the Twenty First IEEE

Conference_Location

Kissimmee, FL

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/PVSC.1990.111736

Filename

111736