Modular PV system design and evaluation

Abstract

In applications such as mobile workstations during disaster relief operations, or specific military applications, the only energy sources used nowadays are gas or diesel generators, which could be replaced by more environmentally friendly renewable energy sources. The presented paper aims to provide insight into key elements and design principles for modular PV system design. Furthermore, two such proposed designs, which focus on modularity and mobility, are evaluated as a replacement for the generator-only solution that is used nowadays. We also propose ways of further optimization of the systems.

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