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A · B · C · D · E · F · G · H · I · J · K · L · M · N · O · P · Q · R · S · T · U · V · W · X · Y · Z   entire Web this site balance-of-system (BOS) In a renewable energy system, a quantity that refers to all components other than the mechanism used to harvest the resource (such as solar panels or a wind turbine) and the application or load. It includes support structures, power conditioning equipment, batteries, and indirect storage. In addition, the balance-of-system may also be taken to include design costs, land, site preparation, system installation, operation and maintenance costs, and related costs. For more details, see: Small solar electric system balance-of-system components Small wind electric system balance-of-system components Related categories    • SOLAR ENERGY AND POWER    • WIND POWER Source: US Department of Energy Also on this site: Encyclopedia of Science Transport Concepts & Designs (partner site) BACK TO TOP