Report Number
FSEC-CR-1294-01
URL
http://publications.energyresearch.ucf.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/FSEC-CR-1294-01.pdf
Keywords
PV Arrays; Photovoltaics, Photovoltaic system; Commercial building; Grid-connected; Demand-side management; Electric load management; PV array design; System performance
Abstract
This paper covers the design and installation of an 11 peak kilowatt (kWp) grid-connected photovoltaic system on the roof of the new facilities at the Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC7). The main objectives of this work are to demonstrate the application of photovoltaics (PV) as a demand-side management option for meeting peak commercial electric loads and provide a typical PV array and system design for commercial buildings. The PV array consists of 48 ASE America=s EFG ribbon silicon modules and is interfaced with three Omnion 4kW power conditioners. The complete array and system electrical design and installation were performed by FSEC staff and comply with 1996 National Electric Code. The installed PV system is instrumented for detailed system performance data collection to assess the efficacy of the PV system generation profile in meeting the building air-conditioning load profile, which is a major contributor to total peak electric loads in Florida. Key words: Small Grid-connected PV Systems - 1: PV Array - 2: Demand-Side - 3
Date Published
6-1-2001
Identifiers
605
Subjects
Photovoltaic power systems; Commercial buildings; Electric power systems; Energy conservation--Management; Solar energy; Commercial buildings--Electric equipment
Local Subjects
Photovoltaics; PV Arrays
Type
Text; Document
Collection
FSEC Energy Research Center® Collection
STARS Citation
Florida Solar Energy Center and Atmaram, Gobind, "Typical Photovoltaic System for a Commercial Building" (2001). FSEC Energy Research Center®. 605.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/fsec/605
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