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Residential photovoltaic module and array requirements studyDesign requirements for photovoltaic modules and arrays used in residential applications were identified. 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. Studies were performed to identify optimum module shapes and sizes and operating voltage cost drivers. It is concluded 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 photovoltaic modules and arrays and additional work with standards writing organizations is needed to develop residential module and array requirements.
Document ID
19800006225
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Contractor Report (CR)
Authors
Nearhoof, S. L. (Burt, Hill, Kosar, Rittleman and Associates Butler, PA, United States)
Oster, J. R. (Burt, Hill, Kosar, Rittleman and Associates Butler, PA, United States)
Date Acquired
September 4, 2013
Publication Date
June 1, 1979
Subject Category
Energy Production And Conversion
Report/Patent Number
DOE/JPL-955149-79/1
NASA-CR-162528
Accession Number
80N14482
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: JPL-955149
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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