NDLI: The AC photovoltaic module concept

Content Provider	IEEE Xplore Digital Library
Author	Wills, R.H. Krauthamer, S. Bulawka, A. Posbic, J.P.
Copyright Year	1997
Description	Author affiliation: Adv. Energy Syst. Inc., Wilton, NH., USA (Wills, R.H.)
Abstract	The concept of the AC photovoltaic module-a photovoltaic module with an integral DC to AC inverter-was conceived 20 years ago at Caltech's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, but is only now reaching commercial realization. Advances in power electronics, integrated circuits, microprocessors and communications were needed before AC photovoltaic modules could become a reality. Advanced Energy Systems and Solarex (the largest US-owned PV manufacturer) are now bringing the first commercial AC PV module to market. This is a 240 Watt peak large-area (6'3'/spl times/3'8") PV module with an integral 240 Watt inverter (4 Amps, 60 V DC input to 120 V AC, 60 Hz, 2 A output). The AC Module concept has many advantages over central inverter systems-the main ones being a low minimum system size (and hence a low barrier to market entry) and the ability to site individual modules without concern for shading and orientation. We believe that the AC PV module will became a significant consumer product and will have wide application as part of the emerging distributed electric utility.
Starting Page	1562
Ending Page	1563
File Size	189311
Page Count	2
File Format	PDF
ISBN	0780345150
DOI	10.1109/IECEC.1997.656653
Language	English
Publisher	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
Publisher Date	1997-07-27
Publisher Place	USA
Access Restriction	Subscribed
Rights Holder	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
Subject Keyword	Photovoltaic systems Solar power generation Inverters Propulsion Laboratories Power electronics Microprocessors Manufacturing Consumer products Power industry
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article

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