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* B.T. Wittbrodt & J.M. Pearce. [http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.esd.2016.08.001 3-D printing solar photovoltaic racking in developing world]. ''Energy for Sustainable Development'' 36, pp. 1-5 (2017). DOI:10.1016/j.esd.2016.08.001 [ open access] | * B.T. Wittbrodt & J.M. Pearce. [http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.esd.2016.08.001 3-D printing solar photovoltaic racking in developing world]. ''Energy for Sustainable Development'' 36, pp. 1-5 (2017). DOI:10.1016/j.esd.2016.08.001 [https://www.academia.edu/29779538/3-D_Printing_Solar_Photovoltaic_Racking_in_Developing_World open access] | ||
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* RepRap evaluated as an entry-level 3-D printer in the developing world. | * RepRap evaluated as an entry-level 3-D printer in the developing world. | ||
* For 3-D printing cost effective solar photovoltaic (PV) racking components | * For 3-D printing cost effective solar photovoltaic (PV) racking components | ||
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* Results in 85% and 92% savings from commercially available alternatives | * Results in 85% and 92% savings from commercially available alternatives | ||
* Potential to aid acceleration of solar deployment in the developing world | * Potential to aid acceleration of solar deployment in the developing world | ||
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[[Developing world]]; [[3-D printing]]; [[Sustainable development]]; [[Open-source]]; [[Photovoltaic]]; Racking | |||
==X-Wire Racking System== | ==X-Wire Racking System== | ||
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|Image:Xwirerack.png|Fig 3: Finished system | |Image:Xwirerack.png|Fig 3: Finished system | ||
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* Source code | * Source code for STLs and OpenSCAD: https://www.youmagine.com/designs/open-source-racking-for-solar-cell-modules | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
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* [[Distributed manufacturing with 3-D printing: a case study of recreational vehicle solar photovoltaic mounting systems]] | * [[Distributed manufacturing with 3-D printing: a case study of recreational vehicle solar photovoltaic mounting systems]] | ||
* [[3-D printable photovoltaic module spacer]] | * [[3-D printable photovoltaic module spacer]] | ||
* [[Design of Post-Consumer Modification of Standard Solar Modules to Form Large-Area Building-Integrated Photovoltaic Roof Slates]] | |||
* [[Development of a Resilient 3-D Printer for Humanitarian Crisis Response]] | |||
* [[Open-source 3-D Printing in Managing Humanitarian Innovation]] | |||
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* [https://www.eniday.com/en/technology_en/3d-printing-energy-sector/ Cutting the cost of solar power] - Eniday | |||
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Source
- B.T. Wittbrodt & J.M. Pearce. 3-D printing solar photovoltaic racking in developing world. Energy for Sustainable Development 36, pp. 1-5 (2017). DOI:10.1016/j.esd.2016.08.001 open access
Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to provide a technical and economic evaluation of the value of the RepRap as an entry-level 3-D printer in the developing world and provide a cost effective solar photovoltaic (PV) racking solution to better serve the developing world and aid in the acceleration of their economic and socioeconomic growth. A customizable open-source PV racking concept is designed, prototyped for three types of modules, constructed into systems, and outdoor tested under extreme conditions for one year. An economic analysis is provided along with a technical evaluation of the system, which found the proposed racking system can be successfully printed with RepRap 3-D printers and saves between 85% and 92% from commercially available alternatives depending on the plastic used for printing. In addition, the plastic parts proved able to withstand some of the harshest outdoor conditions and due to the free and open-source nature of the designs, it allows the system to be adapted to custom applications in any region in the world more easily than any commercial alternatives. The results indicate that the 3-D printable X-wire solar photovoltaic racking system has the potential to aid in the acceleration of solar deployment in the developing world by providing a low cost PV racking solution.
Highlights
- 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
Keywords
Developing world; 3-D printing; Sustainable development; Open-source; Photovoltaic; Racking
X-Wire Racking System
- Source code for STLs and OpenSCAD: https://www.youmagine.com/designs/open-source-racking-for-solar-cell-modules
See also
- Total U.S. cost evaluation of low-weight tension-based photovoltaic flat-roof mounted racking
- Distributed manufacturing with 3-D printing: a case study of recreational vehicle solar photovoltaic mounting systems
- 3-D printable photovoltaic module spacer
- Design of Post-Consumer Modification of Standard Solar Modules to Form Large-Area Building-Integrated Photovoltaic Roof Slates
- Development of a Resilient 3-D Printer for Humanitarian Crisis Response
- Open-source 3-D Printing in Managing Humanitarian Innovation
News
- Cutting the cost of solar power - Eniday
