Title :
Powering T&D sectionalizing switches with photovoltaics: a low cost option
Author :
Bigger, J.E. ; Kern, E.C. ; Russell, M.C.
Author_Institution :
Electr. Power Res. Inst., Palo Alto, CA, USA
fDate :
6/1/1993 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A joint utility-industry project which involved the installation of new, or the rebuilding of existing, transmission and distribution (T&D) sectionalizing switches powered by photovoltaic (PV) applications at a number of electric utilities is documented. The sectionalizing switch project is described, and PV and conventional power supplies for the switches are discussed. Utility switch installations are detailed and project results are given
Keywords :
distribution networks; photovoltaic power systems; power supplies to apparatus; project engineering; transmission networks; PV power systems; applications; distribution networks; electric utilities; installation; power supplies; project; sectionalizing switches; transmission networks; Costs; Electricity supply industry; Laboratories; Manufacturing; Personnel; Photovoltaic cells; Photovoltaic systems; Power generation economics; Power industry; Switches;
Journal_Title :
Energy Conversion, IEEE Transactions on
