3-D printing solar photovoltaic racking in developing world

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• 作者：Ben Wittbrodt^a ; Joshua M. Pearce^a ; ^b ; ^{pearce@mtu.edu}
• 关键词：Developing world ; 3-D printing ; Sustainable development ; Open-source ; Photovoltaic ; Racking
• 刊名：Energy for Sustainable Development
• 出版年：2017
• 出版时间：February 2017
• 年：2017
• 卷：36
• 期：Complete
• 页码：1-5
• 全文大小：753 K
• 卷排序：36

文摘

RepRap evaluated as an entry-level 3-D printer in the developing world. For 3-D printing cost effective solar photovoltaic (PV) racking components Customizable open-source PV racking concept is designed, prototyped and tested. Results in 85% and 92% savings from commercially available alternatives Potential to aid acceleration of solar deployment in the developing world