SOLAR E LECTRIC T ECHNOLOGIES AND A PPLICATIONS
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.13052/dgaej2156-3306.1824Abstract
Solar electric power or photovoltaics (PV) utilize sunlight to pro-
duce electricity. PV cells are connected to create modules that, along with
the balance of system, comprise a PV system. The electrical output of a
PV system is determined by using design models, or measuring actual
performance over a period of time. PV is a versatile, modular technology
that can be adapted for almost any application, including residential and
commercial applications, using a variety of business strategies. The costs
of PV have decreased for large applications; however for smaller sys-
tems, the costs remain unstable. Cost is only one of the barriers to com-
mercialization; others include interconnection, an uneducated market,
and technology reliability issues. SEPA’s Solar Power Solutions program
has been designed to address these and other barriers.
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References
TEAM-UP, Business Models Report, SEPA 2001, pg. vi
Solar Power Solutions: A Business Case for Capturing Total Value,
SEPA 2002, pg. 9
TEAM-UP, Performance Data Report, SEPA 2001.
TEAM-UP, Large Scale Cost Report, SEPA 2001.
TEAM-UP, Business Models Report, SEPA 2001.
TEAM-UP, Residential Cost Report, SEPA 2001.
Solar Power Solutions: A Business Case for Capturing Total Value,
SEPA 2002
