JUNE 8-13, 2014 • DENVER, COLORADO
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TECHNICAL AREA OVERVIEWS
AREA 10 OVERVIEW
PV SYSTEMS AND APPLICATIONS
Chair: Greg Ball, DNV GL, USA
Co-Chair:
Klaus Kiefer, Fraunhofer Institute,
Germany
Area 10 Description
Terrestrial PV systems of all sizes are a growing part of
the mainstream energy economy and yet some of the
most important innovations are just beginning to emerge
in response to rapid changes in demand for performance,
capability and safety. Meanwhile, with lowered PV module
costs attention is shifted towards squeezing savings from
optimized designs, balance of system components, and more
efficient installation and maintenance methods. Our focus
is on the various aspects of PV system installations, from
performance predictions to long term maintenance, power
plants to remote off-grid supplies, DC module optimizers to
multi-MW inverters, and ramping signal controls to enhanced
fire protection. Area 10 covers resource and performance
assessment, system design and implementation, component
technologies, and off-grid and advanced applications. We are
particularly interested in advancements and innovation driven
by utility requirements, developer demand, and changes to
codes and standards requiring more sophisticated fire and
safety protection.
Sub-Area Chairs
Lauren Ngan (First Solar, USA) Rhonda Bailey (Radian
Generation, USA), Mark Albers (SunPower Corporation,
USA), Nicolas Bogdanski (TUV Rhineland, Germany), John
Berdner (Enphase, USA), Ward Bower (Retired, Sandia
National Labs, USA), Michael Schenck, (Ipsum Power, USA),
Alexander Schies (Fraunhofer ISE, Germany)
