Abstract
This paper has to do with a preliminary investigation of the economic impact of solar cells when directly coupled to a conventional three-phase power network in the Toledo area.
A correlation is established between power system demand curves and solar insolation data in the Toledo area using computer simulation. The correlation studies determine how successfully solar cell/inverter systems can alleviate the power system demand during peak hours. They also show how much solar cell area will be needed to cause a significant impact on the power generating system.
Using computer simulation the initial cost of the solar cell/inverter is compared to the economic gains, i.e., money saved from reduced demands on the power network. The time value of money is considered in order to determine how long such a system will have to operate in order to pay for itself.
Recommended Citation
Eltimsahy, Adel H.; Alvarado, Fernando L.; and Boyd, Thomas W., "The Impact of Direct Coupling of Solar Cell Arrays to Electric Power Networks" (1975). UMR-MEC Conference on Energy / UMR-DNR Conference on Energy. 87, pp. 305-313.
https://scholarsmine.mst.edu/umr-mec/87
Meeting Name
2nd Annual UMR-MEC Conference on Energy (1975: Oct. 7-9, Rolla, MO)
Document Type
Article - Conference proceedings
Session
Energy Systems
Document Version
Final Version
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 1976 University of Missouri--Rolla, All rights reserved.
Publication Date
09 Oct 1975
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