Research Article

The Application Study in Solar Energy Technology for Highway Service Area: A Case Study of West Lushan Highway Low-Carbon Service Area in China

Table 1

Design and selection of solar photovoltaic system.

System typeType of currentWhether it has the energy storage deviceApplication scope

Stand-alone photovoltaic system Direct current (DC)YesRemote areas with no power, DC power load equipment, and high power continuity requirements for power supply
NoRemote areas with no power, DC power load equipment, and no continuity requirements for power supply
Alternating current (AC)YesRemote areas with no power, AC power load equipment, and high power continuity requirements for power supply
NoRemote areas with no power, AC power load equipment, and no continuity requirements for power supply