Analysis of the Mount Laguna Photovoltaic Cell Failure (open access)

Analysis of the Mount Laguna Photovoltaic Cell Failure

From summary: The purpose of this analysis is to provide photovoltaic (P/V) system design and field engineers with an understanding of the primary factors which can cause individual P/V cells in a module or an array to be forced into reverse bias and eventual failure and to provide guidelines for the adequate protection of the cells.
Date: January 1981
Creator: Anderson, E.; Lambarski, T.; Kadlec, D.; Nakos, J. & Turfler, R. M.
System: The UNT Digital Library
SOLSTOR Description and User's Guide (open access)

SOLSTOR Description and User's Guide

Abstract: This report describes the computer simulation code SOLSTOR. The code simulates energy systems in which electricity is generated by either a photovoltaic (PV) system or a wind turbine generator (WTG). Storage may or may not be present. Backup electricity, if needed, is provided either from a utility grid or from a fuel-burning generator. SOLSTOR minimizes the life cycle cost of providing energy by choosing the optimal solar or wind system component sizes. Rates for electricity purchased from the grid can include time-of-day (TOD) energy charges as well as time-of-day peak demand changes. Sell-back to the grid of excess collected energy is also considered.
Date: March 1981
Creator: Aronson, Eugene A.; Caskey, David L. & Caskey, Bill C.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Photovoltaic Applications Definition and Photovoltaic System Definition Study in the Agricultural Sector: Volume 1, Executive Summary (open access)

Photovoltaic Applications Definition and Photovoltaic System Definition Study in the Agricultural Sector: Volume 1, Executive Summary

From summary: The purpose of the study is to develop information that will contribute to the definition of the potential role of photovoltaics in meeting future energy demands in agriculture.
Date: May 1980
Creator: BDM Corporation
System: The UNT Digital Library
Photovoltaic Applications Definition and Photovoltaic System Definition Study in the Agricultural Sector: Volume 2, Technical Results (open access)

Photovoltaic Applications Definition and Photovoltaic System Definition Study in the Agricultural Sector: Volume 2, Technical Results

From introduction: The objectives of the technical effort are to identify and characterize agricultural energy demands that can effectively use P/V power systems and to determine performance and cost-estimates for the designs.
Date: May 1980
Creator: BDM Corporation
System: The UNT Digital Library
Photovoltaic Applications Definition and Photovoltaic System Definition Study in the Agricultural Sector: Volume 3, Appendixes (open access)

Photovoltaic Applications Definition and Photovoltaic System Definition Study in the Agricultural Sector: Volume 3, Appendixes

Forward: The Final Report summarizes the findings and project work in conjunction with the "Photovoltaic" Applications Definition and Photovoltaic System Definition Study in the Agricultural Sector" under Contract Number 07-6951.
Date: May 1980
Creator: BDM Corporation
System: The UNT Digital Library
Photovoltaic Advanced Systems Test Facility: Description and Operations Plan (open access)

Photovoltaic Advanced Systems Test Facility: Description and Operations Plan

From abstract: Photovoltaic modules and arrays are tested in the PASTF, along with power conditioning units and energy storage equipment related to photovoltaic systems.
Date: November 1980
Creator: Gerwin, Howard J.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Low-Cost Photovoltaic Cell Mount Study (open access)

Low-Cost Photovoltaic Cell Mount Study

From abstract: This report is a technical and economic evaluation of five representative cell laydown techniques with the final goal being a determination of which was most promising from a cost performance basis.
Date: March 1980
Creator: Motorola, Inc. Government Electronics Division.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Requirements Definition and Preliminary Design of a Photovoltaic Central Station Test Facility: Final Report (open access)

Requirements Definition and Preliminary Design of a Photovoltaic Central Station Test Facility: Final Report

Abstract: Bechtel National, Inc. has conducted a study of the requirement for, and a preliminary design of, a photovoltaic central station test facility.
Date: April 1979
Creator: Ruzek, J. B. & Stolte, W. J.
System: The UNT Digital Library
WIPP Hydrology Program Waste Isolation Pilot Plant Southeastern New Mexico: Hydrologic Data Report #6 (open access)

WIPP Hydrology Program Waste Isolation Pilot Plant Southeastern New Mexico: Hydrologic Data Report #6

From introduction: This report describes the objectives, scope, design, drilling and hydrologic history, and the test results collected during permeability testing of sub-horizontal boreholes drilled in the waste-handling shaft (WHS) at the Waste Pilot Plant (WIPP) site located in southeastern New Mexico.
Date: May 1988
Creator: Stensrud, W. A.; Bame, M. A.; Lantz, K. D.; Cauffman, T. L.; Palmer, J. B. & Saulnier, G. J., Jr.
System: The UNT Digital Library