A platform for research: civil engineering, architecture and urbanism
A platform for research: civil engineering, architecture and urbanism
An Alaska case study: Solar photovoltaic technology in remote microgrids
Solar photovoltaic (PV) technology is a nascent but promising energy option in remote Alaskan microgrids and serves as an example for isolated electrical grids worldwide. This study examines community scale solar PV installations in Alaska, ranging in size from 2.2 kW in Ambler to 50 kW in Galena. Total installed costs arguably show a trend toward lower values with larger installation sizes although prices in Alaska are still significantly higher than in the rest of the United States. Capacity factors range from 6% to 15%. However, it should be noted that some installation configurations, particularly in the northwestern part of the state, were installed with the goal of a broad production curve rather than maximum power production.
An Alaska case study: Solar photovoltaic technology in remote microgrids
Solar photovoltaic (PV) technology is a nascent but promising energy option in remote Alaskan microgrids and serves as an example for isolated electrical grids worldwide. This study examines community scale solar PV installations in Alaska, ranging in size from 2.2 kW in Ambler to 50 kW in Galena. Total installed costs arguably show a trend toward lower values with larger installation sizes although prices in Alaska are still significantly higher than in the rest of the United States. Capacity factors range from 6% to 15%. However, it should be noted that some installation configurations, particularly in the northwestern part of the state, were installed with the goal of a broad production curve rather than maximum power production.
An Alaska case study: Solar photovoltaic technology in remote microgrids
Whitney, Erin (author) / Pike, Christopher (author)
2017-11-01
9 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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