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
fDate :
Oct. 30 2011-Nov. 1 2011
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;
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
DOI :
10.1109/GHTC.2011.35
