A Photovoltaic Power System for the Holman Guest House, Fort Huachuca, Arizona.
Abstract
This report documents the specification, design, installation, and acceptance of a 5-kilowatt-peak, grid-connected, photovoltaic power system for the Holman Guest House at Fort Huachuca, AZ. This system, designed and installed at a cost of $112,000, was funded by the Department of Energy's Federal Photovoltaic Utilization Program. The system operates in parallel with the local utility grid without battery storage. The photovoltaic (PV) array, consisting of 196 roof-mounted panels, generates direct current at about 210 V. The array output is converted to alternating current by a three-phase, line-commutated inverter developed specifically for the application. The inverter output, estimated at about 11,000 kWh per year, meets a portion of the Guest House's electrical demands. Tests performed at the time of the system's acceptance have demonstrated its ability to deliver the rated power output. The U.S. Army Construction Engineering Research Laboratory is now conducting a 1-year evaluation to determine the systems's long-term performance and to learn more about the feasibility of applying grid-connected PV systems to fixed military facilities. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1984
- Accession Number
- ADA142646
Entities
People
- D. M. Joncich
Organizations
- Construction Engineering Research Laboratory