Award Number: DE-EE0009370, CX(s) Applied: A9, B3.6, Solar Energy Technologies Office, Location(s): VA, Office(s): Golden Field Office
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January 28, 2021
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Award Number: DE-EE0009370
CX(s) Applied: A9, B3.6
Solar Energy Technologies Office
Location(s): VA
Office(s): Golden Field Office
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is proposing to provide federal funding to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) to develop a prototype self-monitoring and diagnosing technology for photovoltaic systems to reduce energy production losses. The technology would use algorithms to identify specific faults and power degradation trends of the photovoltaic (PV) components and instantly alert operations personnel of the need for corrective action. The technology would be demonstrated in the existing rooftop PV system of the Virginia Tech lab.