Published May 2018 | Version v1
Journal article

Solar Photoelectric Power Station of Maidanak Observatory and the Power Efficiency of Astronomical Telescopes

  • 1. Ulugh Beg Astronomical Institute (Uzbekistan)
  • 2. Chinese Academy of Sciences, National Astronomic Observatories (China)
  • 3. Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing Institute of Astronomical Optics and Technology (China)

Description

The features of designing, creating, and operating a solar photoelectric power station (PhEPS) for a 10 kW high-altitude observatory Maidanak (Uzbekistan Academy of Sciences) introduced into operation in 2016 to secure continuous and efficient operation and remotely control astronomical telescopes are presented in the paper. Problems regarding a highly efficient modification and features for controlling a Zeiss-1000 astronomical telescope in order to significantly decrease its power consumption are also studied.

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Journal Title
Applied Solar Energy (Online)
Journal Volume
54
Journal Issue
3
Journal Page Range
p. 220-223
ISSN
1934-9424

INIS

Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
INIS RN
50037346
Subject category
S14: SOLAR ENERGY;
Descriptors DEI
ALTITUDE; DESIGN; EFFICIENCY; MODIFICATIONS; OPERATION; REMOTE CONTROL; TELESCOPES; UZBEKISTAN
Descriptors DEC
ASIA; CONTROL

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