Dual-Use Photovoltaic Technologies | Department of Energy
By integrating solar energy systems into existing landscapes, dual-use PV and has the potential to minimize land-use concerns and creates opportunities for more aesthetically pleasing solar
Dual-use photovoltaic (PV) technologies, also known as dual-use PV, are a type of PV application where the PV panels serve an additional function besides the generation of electricity.
Its primary function is to optimize the energy extracted from solar panel arrays at any given time. Essentially, MPPT adjusts the voltage and current to ensure that the solar modules operate at their maximum potential. In systems with two or more strings of solar panels, dual MPPT systems often outperform single MPPT configurations.
While the most prominent dual-use application is building-integrated PV (BIPV), other dual-use PV technologies include agrivoltaics, floating photovoltaics (FPV), and vehicle-integrated photovoltaics (VIPV).
Harnessing solar energy has become increasingly popular, and for good reason. Not only does it offer environmental benefits, but it also allows homeowners and businesses to reduce their reliance on conventional energy sources while potentially saving on utility bills.
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