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Vincent R. Lalli
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Lewis Research Center
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Annual Reliability and Maintainability Symposium
San Francisco, California, January 22-24, 1980
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Vincent R. LaII
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Lewis Research Center
Cleveland, Ohio 44135
Prepared for
U. S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Energy Technology
Distributed Solar Technology Division.
Washington, D. C. 20545
Under Interagency Agreement DEA B2976EI2O370
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16. Abstract
This paper describes an example of how modern engineering and safety techniques can be used
to assure the reliable and safe operation of photovoltaic power systems. This particular appli-
cation was for a solar cell power system demonstration project in Tangaye, Upper Volta, Africa,
one of two photovoltaic village power projects currently managed by the Photovoltaic Project
Office. The techniques involve a definition of the power system natural and operating environ-
ment, use of design criteria and analysis techniques, an awareness of potential problems via the
inherent reliability and FMEA methods, and use of a fail-safe and planned spare parts engineer-
ing philosophy. The Tangaye system has been operating since March 1, 1979. This is the sec-
ond photovoltaic system designed to provide electric power requirements for remote villages.
The first village power system was installed at Schuchuli, Arizona in December 1978.
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