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Chapter 1
Introduction to
Photovoltaic Systems
Solar Technologies ● History and Development ●
Markets and Applications ● Industry Sectors
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Overview
Classifying solar energy technologies and types of PV systems.
Recognizing the benefits and limitations of PV systems
compared to other generation sources.
Identifying common applications for both stand-alone and utility
interactive PV systems.
Characterizing various segments of the PV industry and their
roles.
Understanding market trends and opportunities for PV systems.
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Solar Energy Technologies
Solar-Thermal Systems
Heat fluids for domestic hot water, pools, space conditioning or
concentrating designs for power generation.
Solar-Electric, or Photovoltaic (PV) Systems
Generate electricity to supply dedicated loads or interface with other
electrical systems.
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Types of PV Systems
Stand-Alone Systems
Operate off-grid
Sizing based on electrical loads
Interactive Systems
Operate in parallel with the electric utility grid
Supplement utility power to site loads
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Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Systems
PV systems convert solar energy into electrical energy using
various components.
power
conditioning
energy
source
power
distribution
load
PV Array
Inverter
energy
conversion
Load
Center
energy
storage
(optional)
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electric
utility
Battery
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