Elements of photovoltaic system design method

The study presents selected elements of a design method for renewable energy system based on photovoltaic technology. The main problems involved in the so called 500kW photovoltaic farm are discussed. Examples of a few general concepts of photovoltaic farm systems are presented. Exemplary criteria for the concept selection are proposed. The main components to be used in a photovoltaic farm are presented, and some stages of the photovoltaic farm design are characterized.