On the basis of a thorough inventory, the Tetra-PV project executes a feasibility study of the existing and innovative photovoltaic and alternative small-scale production systems for sustainable and renewable energy. The main objective of the project is to test theoretical propositions against the reality.

On the basis of type-set-ups of PV systems on various locations, the impact of the energy efficiency is determined. The measuring results will then be valorized to the proposed quantification guidelines.

The added value of the PV project is primarily located in the impact of the widespread use of grid-connected invertors on the quality of the power supply and the stability of these invertors. For the area of application of the considered invertors is much larger than only PV installations: attention is also paid to the grid connection of e.g. cogeneration installations and small wind turbines.

Finally, economic and technical feasibility studies contribute to the development of a tool that should allow the end-user to select the most appropriate PV system in function of the region in which it will be installed.