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A Summary Report On The Application Of Photovoltaic Systems And Metal Roofs, Florida Solar Energy Center, Stephen Barkaszi
A Summary Report On The Application Of Photovoltaic Systems And Metal Roofs, Florida Solar Energy Center, Stephen Barkaszi
FSEC Energy Research Center®
A recent resurgence of interest in roof-mounted photovoltaic systems has prompted the Florida Solar Energy Center to assess the current state of the technology from a systems viewpoint. A major part of the system that is often underestimated in the performance and economics of the system is the roof structure. The type of roof can significantly affect both the initial cost of an installation and the life cycle costs.
Stand-Alone Photovoltaic Lighting Systems A Decision-Maker's Guide, Florida Solar Energy Center, James Dunlop
Stand-Alone Photovoltaic Lighting Systems A Decision-Maker's Guide, Florida Solar Energy Center, James Dunlop
FSEC Energy Research Center®
This document provides general considerations for evaluating the feasibility of photovoltaic (PV) lighting applications. These considerations include assessing lighting requirements, understanding site conditions and investigating alternative lighting and power source options. These guidelines are intended to help prospective buyers of PV lighting equipment evaluate applications, as well as helping those supplying systems and equipment identify potential markets for their products. Also covered in this document is an overview of popular PV lighting system applications, including area and sign lighting, signal and warning systems, consumer lighting devices and solar home lighting systems.
Needs Assessment: Photovoltaics In Disasters, Florida Solar Energy Center, William Young
Needs Assessment: Photovoltaics In Disasters, Florida Solar Energy Center, William Young
FSEC Energy Research Center®
In recent years, solar energy has been used sporadically for disaster relief. Disaster relief organizations knew very little about photovoltaics; therefor, the technology was not included in their plans or operations. Likewise, the photovoltaic (PV) industry has not been directly involved on disaster teams, and did not aggressively pursue associated markets.
However, the Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC) and Sandia National Laboratories (SNL) recently completed an energy needs assessment of disaster response, recovery and mitigation activities. The study found that PV is best suited for specialized or dedicated applications that need to operate for long periods of time. This paper …