
doi: 10.2172/5718029
Burt Hill Kosar Rittelmann Associates has conducted a study to identify design requirements for photovoltaic modules and arrays used in residential applications. Building codes and referenced standards were reviewed for their applicability to residential photovoltaic array installations. Four installation types were identified - integral (replaces roofing), direct (mounted on top of roofing), stand-off (mounted away from roofing), and rack (for flat or low slope roofs, or ground mounted). Installation costs were developed for these mounting types as a function of panel/module size. cost drivers were identified. Studies were performed to identify optimum module shapes and sizes and operating voltage cost drivers. The general conclusion is that there are no perceived major obstacles to the use of photovoltaic modules in residential arrays. However, there is no applicable building code category for residential photovolttaic modules and arrays and early additional work is needed with standards writing organizations to develop residential module and array requirements.
Optimization, Standards, Design, Cost, Electronic Equipment, Power Supplies, Residential Buildings, Solar Equipment 140600* -- Solar Energy-- Photovoltaic Power Systems, Aesthetics, Installation, Equipment, 14 Solar Energy, Recommendations, Photovoltaic Power Supplies, Size, Solar Cell Arrays, Buildings, Safety, Building Codes
Optimization, Standards, Design, Cost, Electronic Equipment, Power Supplies, Residential Buildings, Solar Equipment 140600* -- Solar Energy-- Photovoltaic Power Systems, Aesthetics, Installation, Equipment, 14 Solar Energy, Recommendations, Photovoltaic Power Supplies, Size, Solar Cell Arrays, Buildings, Safety, Building Codes
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