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Stand-alone flat-plate photovoltaic power systems: System sizing and life-cycle costing methodology for Federal agencies [PDF]
A simple methodology to estimate photovoltaic system size and life-cycle costs in stand-alone applications is presented. It is designed to assist engineers at Government agencies in determining the feasibility of using small stand-alone photovoltaic ...
Borden, C. S. +3 more
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Optimization of stand-alone photovoltaic system by implementing fuzzy logic MPPT controller [PDF]
, 2013 A photovoltaic (PV) generator is a nonlinear device having insolation-dependent volt-ampere characteristics. Since the maximum-power point varies with solar insolation, it is difficult to achieve an optimum matching that is valid for all insolation
Hashim, Mokhtar
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IET Renewable Power GenerationThe pressing need for sustainable energy solutions has driven significant research in optimizing solar photovoltaic (PV) systems which is crucial for maximizing energy conversion efficiency.
Serdar Ekinci +2 more
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The introduction of space technology power systems into developing countries [PDF]
Between 1978 and 1984, NASA-Lewis was responsible for the design, fabrication, installation and operational support of 57 photovoltaic power systems in 27 countries.
Ratajczak, Anthony F., Roberts, Allen F.
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Solar electric propulsion for Mars transport vehicles [PDF]
Solar electric propulsion (SEP) is an alternative to chemical and nuclear powered propulsion systems for both piloted and unpiloted Mars transport vehicles. Photovoltaic solar cell and array technologies were evaluated as components of SEP power systems.
Alexander, S. W. +6 more
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Modelling and simulation of small-scale embedded generation systems [PDF]
, 2002 Advances in heat and power production are leading to a revolution in how buildings are perceived as an energy system. The rapid development of fuel cells, photovoltaic facades, cogeneration and the evolution of ducted windturbines allows the designer to ...
Beausoleil-Morrison, I., Kelly, N.J.
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The ERDA/LeRC photovoltaic systems test facility [PDF]
A test facility was designed, and built to provide a place where photovoltaic systems may be assembled and electrically configured, to evaluate system performance and characteristics.
Forestieri, A. F.
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Electric Power Generation from Solar Photovoltaic Technology: Is It Marketable in Pakistan? [PDF]
Solar photovoltaic systems are prohibitively expensive in terms of installation costs. Power from them is also available intermittently—only when energy from the sun is available.
A. H. Nayyar +2 more
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Comparison of electrically driven lasers for space power transmission [PDF]
High-power lasers in space could provide power for a variety of future missions such as spacecraft electric power requirements and laser propulsion. This study investigates four electrically pumped laser systems, all scaled to 1-MW laser output, that ...
Conway, E. J. +4 more
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Comparative analyses of space-to-space central power stations [PDF]
The technological and economical impact of a large central power station in Earth orbit on the performance and cost of future spacecraft and their orbital transfer systems are examined.
Garrett, L. B., Holloway, P. F.
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