Life-cycle analysis and optimisation of solar home systems: interim report over 1999 of ENGINE project 74513

This report describes the activities and outcomes of the first six monthsof the three-year ENGINE project Life-Cycle Analysis and Optimisation of Solar Home Systems (project number: 74513). The whole project is divided into four main activities that cover different perspectives of the use of solar PV equipment by households: monitoring of solar...

Characterisation of PV modules of new generations: results of tests and simulations

PV modules of nine different types were tested during indoor and outdoormeasurements. The electronic and thermal properties of the modules were determined and in simulations the energy yield of these modules under typical Dutch meteorological circumstances was calculated. 2 refs.

Design qualification and type approval of inverters for grid-connected operation of photovoltaic power generators: Dutch guidelines

In the Netherlands and worldwide, the installation of grid-connectedPV-systems is rapidly gaining pace and volume. This makes the need for regulations of the requirements of grid- connected PV inverters urgent. This document lays down requirements and recommendations for the design qualification and type approval of inverters for grid-connected...