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Photovoltaic Power Station with Ultracapacitors for StorageA solar photovoltaic power station in which ultracapacitors, rather than batteries, are used to store energy is discussed. Developments in the semiconductor industry have reduced the cost and increased the attainable efficiency of commercially available photovoltaic panels; as a result, photovoltaic generation of power for diverse applications has become practical. Photovoltaic generation can provide electric power in remote locations where electric power would otherwise not be available. Photovoltaic generation can also afford independence from utility systems. Applications include supplying power to scientific instruments and medical equipment in isolated geographical regions.
Document ID
20110024137
Acquisition Source
Glenn Research Center
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
External Source(s)
http://www.techbriefs.com/component/content/article/632
Authors
Eichenberg, Dennis J. (NASA Glenn Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)
Kolacz, John S. (NASA Glenn Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)
Soltis, Richard F. (NASA Glenn Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)
Tavernelli, Paul F. (NASA Glenn Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)
Date Acquired
August 25, 2013
Publication Date
August 1, 2003
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Tech Briefs, August 2003
Subject Category
Energy Production And Conversion
Report/Patent Number
LEW-17177
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Public Use Permitted.

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