Case Study: Mobile Photovoltaic System at Bechler Meadows Ranger Station, Yellowstone National Park (Brochure)

National Renewable Energy Laboratory (U.S.)

关键词: 32 Energy Conservation, Consumption, And Utilization Photovoltaic;    Photovoltaic;    14 Solar Energy;    Pv;    Mobile Energy;   

DOI  :  10.2172/1122291
RP-ID  :  DOE/GO-102014-4273
RP-ID  :  AC36-08GO28308
RP-ID  :  1122291

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来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

The mobile PV/generator hybrid system deployed at Bechler Meadows provides a number of advantages. It reduces on-site air emissions from the generator. Batteries allow the generator to operate only at its rated power, reducing run-time and fuel consumption. Energy provided by the solar array reduces fuel consumption and run-time of the generator. The generator is off for most hours providing peace and quiet at the site. Maintenance trips from Mammoth Hot Springs to the remote site are reduced. The frequency of intrusive fuel deliveries to the pristine site is reduced. And the system gives rangers a chance to interpret Green Park values to the visiting public. As an added bonus, the system provides all these benefits at a lower cost than the basecase of using only a propane-fueled generator, reducing life cycle cost by about 26%.