2012 Papers and Presentations
- Time Series Power Flow Analysis for Distribution Connected PV Generation Authors: Robert J Broderick, Jimmy E. Quiroz, Matthew J. Reno, Abraham Ellis, Jeff Smith, and Roger Dugan (SAND Report 2013-0537, 2.5 MB)
- The Comparison of Three Photovoltaic System Designs Using the Photovoltaic Reliability and Performance Model (PV-RPM) Authors: Steven P. Miller, Jennifer E. Granata, and Joshua S Stein (SAND Report 2012-10342, 3 MB)
- Simulation of Photovoltaic Power Output for the Salt River Project Integration Study Authors: Clifford W. Hansen, Amanda Luketa-Hanlin, Aidan P. Tuohy, Kristen M. Nicole (SAND Report 2012-9920, 5 MB)
- Detailed Grid Integration Analysis of Distributed PV Authors: Jimmy Quiroz, Matthew Reno (SAND Report 2012-4533, 5 MB)
- Solar Energy Grid Integration Systems: Final Report of the Princeton Power Systems, Inc. Development of the 100 kW Demand Response Inverter (DRI) Authors: Ward Bower, Sigifredo Gonzalez, Abbas Akhil, Lisa Sena-Henderson, Carolyn David, Mark Holveck, Darren Hammell, Paul Heavener (SAND Report 2012-1248, 5.7 MB)
- Development of Economically Viable, Highly Integrated, Highly Modular SEGIS Architecture Authors: Ward Bower, Sigifredo Gonzalez, Abbas Akhil, Scott Kuszmaul, Lisa Sena-Henderson, Carolyn David, Hussam Alatrash, Ruba Amarin, Evlyn Mark, Mohammad Kuran, Khalid Rustom, Rick Stuby, Ghaith Haddad, Ronald Hamaoui, and Johan Enslin (SAND Report 2012-2215P, 10.1 MB)
- Solar Energy Grid Integration Systems: Final Report of the Florida Solar Energy Center Team Authors: Ward Bower, Sigifredo Gonzalez, Abbas Akhil, Scott Kuszmaul, Lisa Sena-Henderson, Carolyn David, Robert Reedy, Kristopher Davis, David Click, Houtan Moaveni, Leo Casey, Mark Prestero, Jim Perkinson, Stanley Katz, Michael Ropp, Alan Schaffer (SAND Report 2012-1395, 4.9 MB)
- Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. SEGIS Developments Authors: Ward Bower, Sigifredo Gonzalez, Abbas Akhil, Scott Kuszmaul, Lisa Sena-Henderson, Carolyn David, Michael A. Mills-Price, Mesa P. Scharf (SAND Report 2012-2217, 2 MB)
- Review of Existing Reactive Power Requirements for Variable Generation Authors: A. Ellis, R. Nelson, E. Von Engeln, R. Walling, J. MacDowell, L. Casey, E. Seymour, W. Peter, C. Barker, B. Kirby, J. R. Williams (IEEE PVSC Conference Paper, 0.3 MB)
- Reactive Power Performance Requirements for Wind and Solar Plants Authors: A. Ellis, R. Nelson, E. Von Engeln, R. Walling, J. MacDowell, L. Casey, Member, E. Seymour, W. Peter, C. Barker, B. Kirby, J. R. Williams (IEEE PVSC Conference Paper, 0.2 MB)
- Reactive Power Interconnection Requirements for PV and Wind Plants Recommendations to NERC Authors: Abraham Ellis, Robert Nelson, Edi Von Engeln, Reigh Walling, Jason McDowell, Leo Casey, Eric Seymour, William Peter, Chris Barker, and Brendan Kirby (SAND Report 202-1098, 0.4 MB)
- Harmonized procedures for longterm energy yield measurements and performance evaluation of PV modules in outdoor conditions Authors: Vincent Helmbrecht, Diana Craciun, Abraham Ellis, Jennifer Granata, Stathis Tselepis, Anastasios Kyritsis & Nikos Hatziargyriou (PVI Paper, 0.9 MB)
- Utility-Scale Photovoltaic Procedures and Interconnection Requirements Authors: Abraham Ellis, Benjamin Karlson, and Joseph Williams (SAND Report 2012-2090, 1.3 MB)
- Technical Analysis of Prospective Photovoltaic Systems in Utah Authors: Jimmy E. Quiroz and Christopher P. Cameron (SAND Report 2012-1366)
- Suggested Guidelines for Assessment of DG Unintentional Islanding Risk Authors: M. Ropp and Abraham Ellis (SAND Report 2012-1365)
- Validation of Simulated Irradiance and Power for the Western Wind and Solar Integration Study, Phase II Authors: Clifford W. Hansen (SAND Report 2012-8417, 1.45 MB)
- PV Output Variability Modeling Using Satellite Imagery and Neural Networks Authors: Matthew J. Reno, Joshua S. Stein (IEEE PVSC Conference Paper, 0.7 MB)
- Analyzing and Simulating the Reduction in PV Powerplant Variability Due to Geographic Smoothing in Ota City, Japan and Alamosa, CO, Authors: Matthew Lave, Joshua S. Stein, and Abraham Ellis (IEEE PVSC Conference Paper, 0.7 MB)
- Calibration of the Sandia Array Performance Model Using Indoor Measurements, Authors: Clifford W. Hansen, Daniel M. Riley, and Manuel Jaramillo (IEEE PVSC Conference Paper, 0.5 MB)
- Photovoltaic Prognostics and Heath Management using Learning Algorithms, Authors: Daniel Riley and Jay Johnson (IEEE PVSC Conference Paper, 0.7 MB)
- Differentiating series and parallel photovoltaic arc-faults, Authors: J. Johnson, M. Montoya, S. McCalmont, G. Katzir, F. Fuks, J. Earle, A. Fresquez, S. Gonzalez, and J. Granata (IEEE PVSC Conference Paper, 1.3 MB)
- Crosstalk nuisance trip testing of photovoltaic DC arc-fault detectors, Authors: J. Johnson, C. Oberhauser, M. Montoya, A. Fresquez, S. Gonzalez, and A. Patel (IEEE PVSC Conference Paper, 1.2 MB)
- The Photovoltaic Performance Modeling Collaborative (PVPMC), Author: Joshua S. Stein (IEEE PVSC Conference Paper, 0.5 MB)
- Improvement and Validation of a Transient Model To Predict Photovoltaic Module Temperature, Authors: Amanda Luketa-Hanlin and Joshua S. Stein (WREF Conference Paper, 0.5 MB)
- Electrical and thermal finite element modeling of arc faults in photovoltaic bypass diodes, Authors: J. Johnson, W. Bower, and M.A. Quintana (WREF Conference Paper, 0.9 MB)
- Modeling Distribution System Impacts of Solar Variability and Interconnection Location, Authors: Matthew J. Reno, Abraham Ellis, Jimmy Quiroz, and Santiago Grijalva (WREF Conference Paper, 0.8 MB)
- Effect of Time Averaging on Estimation of Photovoltaic System Performance, Authors: Clifford W. Hansen and Joshua S. Stein (WREF Conference Paper, 0.1 MB)
- The Variability Index: A New and Novel Metric for Quantifying Irradiance and PV Output Variability, Authors: Joshua S. Stein, Clifford W. Hansen, and Matthew J. Reno (WREF Conference Paper, 0.6 MB)
- How predictable is DNI? An evaluation of hour ahead and day ahead DNI forecasts from four different providers, Authors: Tobias Gerstmaier, Michael Bührer, Michael Röttger, Andreas Gombert [Soitec Solar GmbH], Clifford W. Hansen, Joshua S. Stein (CPV-8 Conference Paper, 0.1 MB)
- Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. SEGIS Developments, Authors: Ward Bower, Sigifredo Gonzalez, Abbas Akhil, Scott Kuszmaul, Lisa Sena-Henderson, Carolyn David, Michael A. Mills-Price, Mesa P. Scharf (SAND Report, 2 MB)
- Development of Economically Viable, Highly Integrated, Highly Modular SEGIS Architecture, Authors: Ward Bower, Sigifredo Gonzalez, Abbas Akhil, Scott Kuszmaul, Lisa Sena-Henderson, Carolyn David, Hussam Alatrash, Ruba Amarin, Evlyn Mark, Mohammad Kuran, Khalid Rustom, Rick Stuby, Ghaith Haddad, Ronald Hamaoui, and Johan Enslin (SAND Report, 10.1 MB)
- Solar Energy Grid Integration Systems: Final Report of the Florida Solar Energy Center Team, Authors: Ward Bower, Sigifredo Gonzalez, Abbas Akhil, Scott Kuszmaul, Lisa Sena-Henderson, Carolyn David, Robert Reedy, Kristopher Davis, David Click, Houtan Moaveni, Leo Casey, Mark Prestero, Jim Perkinson, Stanley Katz, Michael Ropp, Alan Schaffer (SAND Report, 4.9 MB)
- Solar Energy Grid Integration Systems: Final Report of the Princeton Power Systems Development of the 100kW Demand Response Inverter, Authors: Ward Bower, Sigifredo Gonzalez, Abbas Akhil, Lisa Sena-Henderson, Carolyn David (SAND Report, 5.7 MB)
- Global Horizontal Irradiance Clear Sky Models: Implementation and Analysis, Authors: Matthew J. Reno, Clifford W. Hansen, Joshua S. Stein (SAND report, 1 MB)
- Technical Analysis of Prospective Photovoltaic Systems in Utah, Authors: Jimmy E. Quiroz and Christopher P. Cameron (SAND report, 2.6 MB)
- Sandia’s Photovoltaic Reliability and Performance Model, Authors: Jennifer Granata, Steven Miller, and Joshua Stein (PV Rollout Conference Paper, 0.4 MB)
- Effect of Time Scale on Analysis of PV System Performance, Authors: Clifford W. Hansen, Joshua S. Stein, and Daniel Riley (SAND report, 0.43 MB)
- Updating Interconnection Screens for PV System Integration, Authors: Abraham Ellis, Roger Hill, Michael Coddington [NREL], Barry Mather [NREL], Benjamin Kroposki [NREL], Kevin Lynn [DOE], Alvin Razon [DOE], Tom Key [Electric Power Research Institute], Kristen Nicole [Electric Power Research Institute], Jeff Smith [Electric Power Research Institute] (Technical report, 1.2 MB)
2011 Papers and Presentations
- SEGIS and the SMART GRID, Authors: Ward Bower, Christ Cameron, Sig Gonzalez, Abbas Akhil, Scott Kuszmaul, Lisa Sena-Henderson, Carolyn King David (Presentation, 2.9 MB)
- Kauai Island Utility Co-op (KIUC) PV Integration Study, Authors: Tom Mousseau and Abraham Ellis (SAND report, 2.3 MB)
- Multi-PV Inverter Utility Interconnection Evaluations, Authors: Sigifredo Gonzalez, Michael Ropp, Armando Fresquez, Michael Montoya, and Nelson Opell (SAND report, 1 MB)
- Initial Operating Experience of the 1.2-MW La Ola Photovoltaic System, Authors: Jay Johnson, Benjamin Schenkman, Abraham Ellis, Jimmy Quiroz, and Carl Lenox (SAND report, 3.4 MB)
- Ota City: Characterizing Output Variability from 553 Homes with Residential PV Systems on a Distribution Feeder, Authors: Matthew Lave, Joshua S. Stein, Abraham Ellis, Clifford W. Hansen, Eichi Nakashima, and Yusuke Miyamoto (SAND report, 1.6 MB)
- Simulation of One-Minute Power Output from Utility-Scale Photovoltaic Generation Systems, Authors: Clifford W. Hansen, Joshua S. Stein, Abraham Ellis (SAND report, 1 MB)
- Photovoltaic DC arc fault detector testing at Sandia National Laboratories, Author: J. Johnson, B. Pahl, C.J. Luebke, T. Pier, T. Miller, J. Strauch, S. Kuszmaul and W. Bower (IEEE PVSC Conference Paper, 0.7 MB)
- Creating Dynamic Equivalent PV Circuit Models with Impedance Spectroscopy for Arc Fault Modeling, Authors: Jay Johnson, David Schoenwald, Scott Kuszmaul, Jason Strauch, and Ward Bower (paper, 314 KB)
- PV Inverter Performance and Reliability: What is the Role of the IGBT?, Authors: Robert Kaplar, Reinhard Brock, Sandeepan DasGupta, Matthew Marinella, Andrew Starbuck, Armando Fresquez, Sigifredo Gonzalez, Jennifer Granata, Michael Quintana, Mark Smith, Stanley Atcitty (paper, 321 KB)
- Ultrathin Flexible Crystalline Silicon: Microsystem Enabled Photovoltaics, Authors: Jose L. Cruz-Campa, Gregory N. Nielson, Paul J. Resnick, Carlos A. Sanchez, Peggy J. Clews, Murat Okandan, Vipin Gupta (paper, 408 KB)
- PV System Modeling for Grid Planning Studies, Authors: A. Ellis, M. Behnke [BEW Engineering], C. Barker [SunPower Corporation] (paper, 374 KB)
- Multi-PV Inverter Utility Interconnection Evaluations, Authors: Sigifredo Gonzalez, Michael Ropp [Northern Plains Power Technologies], Armando Fresquez, Michael Montoya, and Nelson Opell (paper, 1 MB)
- Photovoltaic DC Arc Fault Detector Testing at Sandia National Laboratories, Authors: Jay Johnson, Birger Pahl [Eaton Corporation], Charles Luebke [Eaton Corporation], Tom Pier [Eaton Corporation], Theodore Miller [Eaton Corporation], Jason Strauch, Scott Kuszmaul, and Ward Bower (paper, 714 KB)
- Transmission and Distribution Deferment using PV and Energy Storage, Authors: Mark Ralph, Abraham Elllis, Dan Borneo, Garth Corey, and Sara Baldwin [Utah Clean Energy] (paper, 3 MB)
- Successful Transfer of Sandia National Laboratories’ Outdoor Test Technology to TUV Rheinland Photovoltaic Testing Laboratory, Authors: Jennifer E. Granata, William E. Boyson, Jay A. Kratochvil, Bo Li [TUV Rheinland PTL], Venkata Abbaraju [TUV Rheinland PTL], GovindaSamy TamizhMani [TUV Rheinland PTL], and Lawrence Pratt [CFV SolarTest Laboratory] (paper, 1 MB)
- Performance Assessment Without Pyranometers: Predicting Energy Output Based on Historical Correlation, Authors: Anastasios Golnas and Joseph Bryan [SunEdison], Robert Wimbrow [San Clemente, CA], Clifford Hansen [Sandia National Laboratories], and Steve Voss [SunEdison] (paper, 211 KB)
- Parameter Uncertainty in the Sandia Array Performance Model for Flat-Plate Crystalline Silicon Modules, Authors: Clifford Hansen, Joshua Stein, Steven Miller, William Boyson, Jay Kratochvil, David L. King (paper, 740 KB)
- Assessment of a New Simulation Approach for Estimating PV Output Variability from Satellite Imagery, Authors: Clifford W. Hansen, Joshua S. Stein, Abraham Ellis, Carl Lenox [SunPower Corporation] (paper, 279 KB)
- Improved Accuracy for Low-Cost Solar Irradiance Sensors, Authors: D. L. King, W.E. Boyson, B.R. Hansen, and W.I. Bower (paper, 544 KB)
- Evaluation of Photovoltaic System Power Rating Methods for a Cadmium Telluride Array, Authors: L. Nelson [First Solar] and C. Hansen (paper, 514 KB)
- Comparison of a Recurrent Neural Network PV System Model with a Traditional Component-Based PV System Model, Authors: Daniel Riley, Ganesh K. Venayagamoorthy [Missouri University of Science and Technology] (paper, 269 KB)
- Estimating Annual Synchronized 1-Min Power Output Profiles from Utility-Scale PV Plants at 10 Locations in Nevada for a Solar Grid Integration Study, Authors: Joshua S. Stein, Clifford W. Hansen, Abraham Ellis, and V. Chadliev [NV Energy]
- Simulation of 1-Minute Power Output from Utility-Scale Photovoltaic Generation Systems, Authors: Joshua S. Stein, Clifford W. Hansen, Abraham Ellis, and Vladimir Chadliev [NV Energy]
- Utility-Scale Grid-Tied PV Inverter Reliability Workshop Summary Report, Authors: Stanley Atcitty, Jennifer E. Granata, Michael A. Quintana, Coryne A. Tasca [SRA International] (paper, 588 KB)
- PV Performance Modeling Workshop Summary Report, Authors: Christopher P. Cameron, Joshua S. Stein, Coryne A. Tasca [SRA International] (paper, 3.75 MB)
- Evaluation of PV Performance Models and Their Impact on Project Risk, Authors: Christopher P. Cameron, Joshua S. Stein, and Clifford W. Hansen (paper, 203 KB)
- A Performance and Economic Analysis of Distributed Power Electronics in Photovoltaic Systems, Authors: Jennifer Granata and Sigifredo Gonzalez (Sandia National Laboratories); Chris Deline and Bill Marion (NREL), (paper, 694 KB)
- Microfabrication of microsystem-enabled photovoltaic (MEPV) cells, Authors: Gregory N. Nielson, Murat Okandan, Jose L. Cruz-Campa, Paul J. Resnick, Peggy J. Clews, Tammy C. Pluym, Carlos A. Sanchez, Vipin P. Gupta, Mark W. Wanlass [NREL] (paper, 4 MB)
2010 Papers and Presentations
- The Levelized Cost of Energy for Distributed PV: A Parametric Study, Authors: Christopher P. Cameron, Alan C. Goodrich [National Renewable Energy Laboratory] (paper, 159 KB)
- Field Data Collection for Quantification of Reliability and Availability for Photovoltaic Systems, Authors: Elmer Collins, Jeff Mahn, Michael Mundt, Jennifer Granata, and Michael Quintana (paper, 350 KB)
- Back-Contacted and Small Form Factor GaAS Solar Cell, Authors: Cruz-Campa, J. L.; Nielson, G. N.; Okandan, M.; Wanlass, M. W. [National Renewable Energy Laboratory]; Sanchez, C. A.; Resnick. P. J.; Clews, P. J.; Pluym, T.; Gupta, V. P. (paper, 1.7 MB)
- Thin and Small Form Factor Cells: Simulated Behavior, Authors: Cruz-Campa, J. L.; Zubia, D. [University of Texas at El Paso]; Okandan, M.; Resnick. P. J.; Grubbs, R. K.; Clews, P.; Pluym, T.; Young, R.W.; Gupta, V. P.; and Nielson, G. N. (paper, 551 KB)
- PV Array Simulator Development and Validation, Authors: Sigifredo Gonzalez, Scott Kuszmaul, Don Deuel [Ametek Programmable Power], and Roberto Lucca [Ametek Programmable Power] (paper, 170 KB)
- Grid-Tied PV System Energy Smoothing, Authors: Thomas D. Hund, Sigifredo Gonzalez, and Keith Barrett (paper, 331 KB)
- Optimal Cell Connections for Improved Shading, Reliability, and Spectral Performance of Microsystem Enabled Photovoltaic (MEPV) Modules, Authors: Anthony L. Lentine, Gregory N. Nielson, Murat Okandan, William C. Sweatt, Jose L. Cruz-Campa, Vipin Gupta (paper, 2 MB)
- The Effect of Uncertainty in Modeling Coefficients Used to Predict Energy Production using the Sandia Array Performance Model, Authors: Larry Pratt and David L. King (paper, 322 KB)
- A Standardized Approach to PV System Performance Model Validation, Authors: Joshua S. Stein, Christopher P. Cameron, Ben Bourne [SunPower Corporation], Adrianne Kimber [First Solar], Jean Posbic [BP Solar], and Terry Jester [Hudson Clean Energy Partners] (paper, 247 KB)
- Impacts of Humidity and Temperature on the Performance of Transparent Conducting Zinc Oxide, Authors: Melissa A. Yaklin, Duane A. Schneider, Kirsten Norman, Jennifer E. Granata, and Chad L. Staiger (paper, 121 KB)
- Statistical Criteria for Characterizing Irradiance Time Series, Authors,(Clifford W. Hansen, Joshua S. Stein, Abraham Ellis)(Sand Report 1.33MB)
- Solar Energy Grid Integration Systems (SEGIS) Proactive Intelligent Advances for Photovoltaic Systems, Authors(Ward Bower, Scott Kuszmaul, Sig Gonzalez, Abbas Akhil )(paper 267KB)
- Performance Model Assessment for Multi-Junction Concentrating Photovoltaic Systems Authors (Christopher Cameron, Clark Crawford, James Foresi, David King, Robert McConnell, Dan Riley, Aaron Sahm, and Joshua Stein)(paper, 144kb)
- A Reliability and Availability Sensitivity Study of a Large Photovoltaic System, Authors (E. Collins, S. Miller, M. Mundt, J. Stein, R. Sorensen, J. Granata, and M. Quintana)(paper 538KB)
- Accelerated Testing of Metal Foil Tape Joints and their Effect on Photovoltaic Module Reliability, Authors, (N. Robert Sorensen, Michael A. Quintana, Michael J. Mundt, Edward V. Thomas, Steven P. Miller, and Samuel J. Lucero)(paper 520KB)
- Validation of PV Performance Models Using Satellite-Based Measurements, Authors, (Joshua S. Stein , Richard Perez, Andrew Parkins (paper 557KB)
- Lanai High-Density Irradiance Sensor Network for Characterizing Solar Resource Variability of MW-Scale PV System, Authors (Scott Kuszmaul, Abraham Ellis, Joshua Stein, and Lars Johnson)(paper 1.65 MB) )
- Lanai High-Density Irradiance Sensor Network for Characterizing Solar Resource Variability of MW-Scale PV System, Authors (Scott Kuszmaul, Abraham Ellis, Joshua Stein, and Lars Johnson)(presentation .98MB)
- Microoptics for High Efficiency Optical Performance and Simplified Tracking for Concentrated Photovoltaics (CPV), Authors, ( WC Sweatt, BH Jared, GN Nielson, M Okandan, A. Filatov, MB Sinclair, JL Cruz‐Campa, AL Lentine)(paper5.55MB)
2009 Papers and Presentations
- Reliability and Availability Analysis of a Fielded Photovoltaic System Authors, (Elmer Collins, Michael Dvorack, Jeff Mahn, Michael Mundt, and Michael Quintana)(paper122KB)
- Multiple Junction Cell Characterization Using the LBIC Method: Early Results, Issues, and Pathways to Improvement, Authors, (Jason R. Finn, Barry R. Hansen, Jennifer E. Granata)(paper,122KB)
- Exploring Diagnostic Capabilities for Application to
New Photovoltaic Technologies, Authors, (Enrico C. Quintana, Michael A. Quintana,
Kevin D. Rolfe, Kyle R. Thompson, Peter Hacke)(presentation,954KB)
- Exploring Diagnostic Capabilities for Application to New Photovoltaic Technologies, Authors, (Enrico C. Quintana, Michael A. Quintana, Kevin D. Rolfe, Kyle R. Thompson, Peter Hacke)(paper,891KB)
- Long-term Inverter Operation Demonstration at Sandia National Laboratories, Authors, (Sigifredo Gonzalez, Scott Kuszmaul, Abraham Ellis)(paper, 215KB)
- Long-term Inverter Operation Demonstration at Sandia National Laboratories, Authors, (Sigifredo Gonzalez, Scott Kuszmaul, Abraham Ellis)(presentation, 406KB)
- Long-term performance and reliability assessment of 8 pv arrays At Sandia National Laboratories, Authors (Jennifer Granata, William Boyson, Jay Kratochvil, and Michael Quintana) (presentation,333KB)
- Long-term Performance and Reliability Assessment of 8 PV Arrays at Sandia National Laboratories, Authors (Jennifer Granata, William Boyson, Jay Kratochvil, and Michael Quintana) (paper, 660KB)
- Technology Development Need for Integrated Grid-Connected PV Systems and Electric Energy Storage, Authors, (Charles Hanley, Georgianne Peek, John Boyes, Geoff Klise, Joshua Stein, Dan Ton and Tien Duong) (paper, 517KB)
- Technology Development Need for Integrated Grid-Connected PV Systems and Electric Energy Storage, Authors, (Charles Hanley, Georgianne Peek, John Boyes, Geoff Klise, Joshua Stein, Dan Ton and Tien Duong) (presentation,242KB)
- Improved Test Method to Verify the Power Rating of a Photovoltaic (PV) Project, Authors, (A.Kimber, T.Dierauf, L.Mitchell, C.Whitaker, T.Townsend, J.NewMiller, D.King, J.GranataK.Emery, C.Osterwald, D.Myers, B.Marion, A.Pligavko, A.Panchula, T.Levitsky, J.Forbess, F.Talmud) (paper, 319KB)
- Models Used to Assess the Performance of Photovoltaic Systems, Authors, (Geoffrey T. Klise and Joshua S. Stein) (Sand Report 657KB)
- Commanding Inverters to Establish Coordinated μGrid Functionality at Sandia National Laboratories, Authors, (Scott S. Kuszmaul, Sigifredo Gonzalez, Abraham Ellis, Emanuel Serban) (paper 377KB)
- Dual Focus Cassegrainian Module Can Achieve >45% Efficiency, Authors, (L. M. Fraas, J. E. Avery, J. E. Strauch, G. Girard) (paper 464KB)
- Quantifying the Effects of Averaging and Sampling Rates on PV System and Weather Data, Authors, (Daniel M. Riley, Christopher P. Cameron, Joshua A. Jacob, Jennifer E. Granata, Gary M. Galbraith)(paper,365KB)
- Quantifying the Effects of Averaging and Sampling Rates on PV System and Weather Data, Authors, (Daniel Riley, Christopher Cameron, Joshua Jacob, Jennifer Granata, Gary Galbraith)(presentation, 793KB)
- The Effect of Metal Foil Tape Degradation on the Long-term Reliability of PV Modules, Authors, (N. Robert Sorensen, Michael A. Quintana, Joseph D. Puskar and Samuel J. Lucero)(paper,1.17MB)
2008 Papers and Presentations
2007 Papers and Presentations
2004 Papers and Presentations
Conference Posters
- Arc-fault detector algorithm evaluation method utilizing prerecorded arcing signatures, Authors: J. Johnson and J. Kang (IEEE PVSC Conference Poster, 0.7 MB)
- Comparison of a Recurrent Neural Network PV System Model with a Traditional Component-Based PV System Model, Authors: Daniel Riley, Ganesh K. Venayagamoorthy [Missouri University of Science and Technology] (poster, 7.73 MB)
- The Effect of Metal Foil Tape Degradation on the Long-term Reliability of pv modules, Authors, (N. Robert Sorensen, Michael A. Quintana, Joseph D. Puskar and Samuel J. Lucero) (poster, 1.32MB)
- Scalable Micro-grid for a Safe, Secure, Efficient, and Cost-e”ective Electric Power Infrastructure, Authors, (Anthony Lentine, Jeff Nelson, Scott Kuszmaul, Sig Gonzales, Steven Goldsmith, Dave Schoenwald , Shannon Spires, Steven Glover) (poster,780KB)
- Multiple Junction Cell Characterization Using the LBIC Method: Early Results, Issues, and Pathways to Improvement, Authors, (Jason R. Finn, Barry R. Hansen, Jennifer E. Granata)
(Poster,6,258KB)
- Innovative Control of a Flexible Adaptive Energy Grid, Authors, (David G. Wilson, Jason E. Stamp, Juan J. Torres, Ben Schenkman, Michael J. Baca, Jaldeep Ray (poster,970KB)
- Commanding Inverters to Establish Coordinated μGrid Functionality at Sandia National Laboratories, Authors, (Scott S. Kuszmaul, Sigifredo Gonzalez, Abraham Ellis) (poster 5.19MB)
Archived Publications, Listed by Topic
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Working Safely with Photovoltaic Systems
cover, 27 pages. This booklet contains safety recommendations for people who work with PV systems.
Water Pumping: The Solar Alternative
(SAND87-0804) Soft cover, 56 pages. Provides an introduction to understanding the characteristics, including economics, of PV-powered water pumping systems. Although thousands of these systems exist worldwide, many potential users do not know how to decide whether or not PV pumping systems are an attractive option for them. This report provides current information on design options, feasibility assessment, and system procurement so that the reader can make an informed decision about water pumping systems, especially those powered with PV.
Renewable Energy in the National Parks
Soft cover, spiral-bound, 47 pages. Sandia’s PV Systems Assistance Center staff worked with the National Park Service (NPS) in 1994 to survey and assess current PV systems and potential application opportunities throughout 367 NPS units. This document, which is a summary of the results of that survey, also identifies barriers to PV use and includes listings of NPS existing PV systems and proposed PV projects, NPS guidelines on environmental emissions and electrical power generation, and a draft Sandia-generated renewable energy site assessment.
Renew the Forests
(SAND96-1466) Soft cover, spiral-bound, 59 pages. The USDA Forest Service and DOE, through Sandia’s PV Systems Assistance Center, formed a partnership to expand the use of photovoltaics and other renewable energy systems in the nation’s forests. Its work includes a comprehensive survey of current Forest Service use of photovoltaics, and the development of pilot projects. The survey identified more than 500 existing photovoltaic systems and better than 98 percent owner satisfaction with the systems’ performance. In addition, more than 200 potential applications for photovoltaic systems were identified based on current power needs. This document describes the results of the first phase of this work and gives synopses of 11 of its pilot projects.
The Interconnection Issues of Utility-Intertied Photovoltaic Systems
(SAND87-3146) Soft cover, 40 pages. This report examines various aspects of and issues associated with the growing interest in interconnecting PV systems with utilities. Included are sections on barriers to widespread use, specific system design issues, utility-specific issues, and an overview of the design and installation process. It also presents a guide to applicable codes, standards, and related documents. Identifying and solving the potential problems associated with utility interconnection of dispersed power generation systems will assist in enabling the technology to develop and emerge into the marketplace.
The Interconnection of Photovoltaic Power Systems with the Utility Grid: An Overview for Utility Engineers
(SAND94-1057) Soft cover, 40 pages. This report examines various aspects of and issues associated with the growing interest in interconnecting PV systems with utilities. Included are sections on barriers to widespread use, specific system design issues, utility-specific issues, and an overview of the design and installation process. It also presents a guide to applicable codes, standards, and related documents. Identifying and solving the potential problems associated with utility interconnection of dispersed power generation systems will assist in enabling the technology to develop and emerge into the marketplace.
Solar Photovoltaics for Development Applications
(SAND93-1642) Soft cover, 48 pages. Introduces PV technology to those specializing in development activities. Examples of actual installations illustrate the many services supplied by PV systems in development applications, including water pumping, lighting, health care, refrigeration, communications, and a variety of productive uses. The various aspects of the technology are explored to help potential users evaluate whether PV can assist in achieving their organizational goals. Basic system design, financing techniques, and the importance of infrastructure are included, along with additional sources of information and major U.S. PV system suppliers.
Power Where You Need It: The Promise of Photovoltaics
(SAND2000-1124) Soft cover, 52 pages. Features 200 color photographs of photovoltaic installations throughout the United States, illustrating the diversity of PV. Minimal text highlights how PV can benefit individual homeowners, utilities, the military, and others. Designed to expand the possibilities for using PV as an enabling technology.
The Solar Way: Photovoltaics on Indian Lands
(SAND2001-3863P) Soft cover, 60 pages. Features 150 color photographs of photovoltaic installations located on Indian lands throughout the United States, illustrating how PV meets the needs of Indian tribes as they seek to abide by the Seven Generations philosophy. Includes tribal and other contacts.
Hybrid Power Systems