Photovoltaic System Performance
Photovoltaic (PV) systems use photovoltaic cells to directly convert sunlight into electricity. A commercial-scale PV system and four smaller laboratory PV systems were tested at the Bean Federal Center in Indianapolis, Indiana. PV is effective even in four-season climates with cloudy skies. Price should drive PV selection. View full-size infographic. [PDF - 255 KB]
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