Balance of system
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The balance of system or BOS are the components of a photovoltaic power plant other than the photovoltaic panels themselves.[1]
This includes all electronic components like cables, switches, and most prominently the DC/AC inverter for grid-connected plants; while storage batteries may be included in off-grid facilities. Supporting structures for the array, if any, are also part of the balance of system. For economical analysis, the cost of land of free-standing power plants is sometimes included as part of the balance of system.
[edit] References
- ^ Balance of System. Solar Energy Technologies Program. U.S. Department of Energy (01/05/2006). Retrieved on 2008-05-07.
