DocumentCode
2656108
Title
Shortcut to Failure: Why Whole System Integration and Balance of System Components are Crucial to Off-grid PV System Sustainability
Author
Youngren, Eric T.
Author_Institution
Solar Nexus Int., Eastsound, WA, USA
fYear
2011
fDate
Oct. 30 2011-Nov. 1 2011
Firstpage
247
Lastpage
252
Abstract
A discussion of the importance of proper component selection and whole system integration for long term performance of off-grid (stand-alone) photovoltaic systems in rural developing world locations. 11 African off-grid PV systems were inspected and found to have similar deficiencies in system configuration, materials used and installation methods. Various components are discussed, with recommended best practices to improve standards of quality for hard-wired PV system installations.
Keywords
photovoltaic power systems; renewable energy sources; off-grid PV system sustainability; photovoltaic systems; proper component selection; system components; whole system integration; Arrays; Batteries; Fuses; Grounding; Lightning; Wires; Wiring; BOS; PV; balance of system; battery; best practices; developing world; distributed; inverter; nexus; off-grid; photovoltaic; power center; rural electrification; stand-alone; standards; training;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Global Humanitarian Technology Conference (GHTC), 2011 IEEE
Conference_Location
Seattle, WA
Print_ISBN
978-1-61284-634-7
Electronic_ISBN
978-0-7695-4595-0
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/GHTC.2011.35
Filename
6103644
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