Objective
To demonstrate and promote the use of PV generators on barges. The project will involve 44 barges, each with a PV generator rated at approximately 1 kWp. Special attention will be given to PV system controls and to encouraging the owners to use energy efficient appliances.
Conventional diesel/battery systems are used for electricity supplies on barges but for long periods at the dock-side this can give rise to noise and fume pollution as well as being expensive in fuel costs. An earlier project by ECOFYS (SE./00147/89/NL/..) installed 13 PV systems on barges in the Netherlands to meet these power requirements. The systems are reported to have operated successfully and further optimisation and extension to other operating countries is planned in this project proposal.
The project is based on the installation of PV arrays to be installed alongside existing Diesel generators on board 44 barges in Germany, France and the Netherlands. The PV arrays will be of similar construction to fit onto the existing wheelhouse roof at a nominal tilt angle since optimum orientation cannot be guaranteed whilst moored, or underway.
Nr. of subsystems : 44
Power of subsystems : 1 kW approx
Total power : 44 kWp
Backup: Diesel (existing)
Nr. of modules : Not specified
Module description : various: R&S (type RDP48, RMMM55, RDG50), GVP (type 110M and 55M), BP-Solar (type BP275) and others.
Connection : Arrays will have 2 series connected modules
Support : Minimal tilt on wheel house roof
Max. power Tracker : None
Charge control : Simple, Manual plus overcharge protection
Battery : 24 V, 500 Ah
Inverter : None
Load description : On-board household equipment
Monitoring : Global monitoring for 2 years to ISPRA guidelines
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DEM - Demonstration contractsCoordinator
3503 Utrecht
Netherlands