The photovoltaic power converter: a technology readiness assessment
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Ansley, Steven R.
Phillips, Lewis H.
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2005-06Advisor
Tudor, Ron B.
Naegle, Bard R.
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With the DoD moving towards evolutionary acquisition and incremental development of weapons systems and soldier applications, it is important that the maturity of new technologies be properly assessed so that the probability of success, once inserted into a program, can be maximized. The purpose of this report is to examine the Photovoltaic Power Converter (PVPC) technology, developed by Atira Technologies, as a potential Department of Defense Acquisition program/project. Specifically, the report focuses on a Technology Readiness Assessment (TRA). The report validates the PVPC technology and estimates, with 95% confidence, that the PVPC enables a solar power system to convert between 30.39% and 48.60% more solar energy into power than an identical system without the PVPC. The report also identifies and documents the required supporting information to justify a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 5 for the PVPC. Finally, the report recommends inserting the PVPC into the DoD Acquisition System as a commercial item via horizontal technology insertion or the Advanced Concept Technology Demonstration Program.
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