Photovoltaics in Cold Climates

Michael Ross, Jimmy Royer

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English

Earthscan Ltd
01 January 1998

Architecture; Applied ecology; Energy conversion & storage; Alternative & renewable energy sources & technology

Providing electric power to remote, cold regions at high latitude or altitude can be an expensive and technically challenging task.

Photovoltaics (PV) provide a reliable and cost-effective solution yet their potential is underdeveloped, in part because of a lack of knowledge about their effectiveness in cold climates. This book illustrates the potential and the techniques for using PV in cold climates.

The book starts with a general section illustrating how PV can be applied in cold climates, with a succinct overview of the main considerations and chapters covering both the solar resource and the economics. It then covers the effects of cold climates on PV systems looking at the issues around the array and electronics, the battery and energy management. The third section covers design considerations and possible configurations (stand alone/battery systems, hybrid systems, seasonal storage and system simulation). The next part covers installation and operation and the book concludes with several case studies.

The book will be invaluable both for all managers charged with providing power to cold climates whether for dwellings, other buildings or technical installations and for all technicians, engineers, installers and researchers working on such installations. It will also be of great interest to those working with PV in any form, or interested to see PV technology reach its full potential.

Edited by: Michael Ross, Jimmy Royer
Imprint: Earthscan Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 250mm, Width: 210mm,
Weight: 498g
ISBN: 9781873936894
ISBN 10: 1873936893
Pages: 160
Publication Date: 01 January 1998
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational , Undergraduate , Further / Higher Education
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

General, The effects of cold climates on photovoltaic systems, Designing photovoltaic systems for cold climate regions, Installation and operation, Case studes.

Michael Ross is from CANMET Energy Diversification Research Laboratory of Natural Resources Canada and contributor Jimmy Royner is from Solener Inc.