Open AccessSolar electric buildings: An overview of today`s applications
Publication year - 1997
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Reports
DOI - 10.2172/537317
Subject(s) - architectural engineering , electric light , engineering physics , engineering , computer science , electrical engineering
This brochure presents a broad look at photovoltaic-powered buildings. It includes residential and commercial systems, both stand-alone and connected to utility power, that are located in urban, near-urban, and rural settings around the world. As photovoltaic (PV) technology continues to improve and costs drop, opportunities for PV will multiply. PV systems for buildings, such as those shown here, represent one of the strongest near-term markets