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electrical:solar:output [2022/02/23 13:14]
frater_secessus [solar magnifiers] 		electrical:solar:output [2022/04/05 19:32]
frater_secessus [Factors affecting solar panel output]
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 ====== Factors affecting solar panel output ====== ====== Factors affecting solar panel output ======
  
-For various reasons **it will be a rare event when your panels put out their full rated power**.  One reason for this is **the power needs somewhere to go**;  unless you are in [[electrical:12v:charging#bulk_stage|Bulk stage]] or are running big loads //the power isn't needed// so //the power isn't generated//.  +For various reasons **it will be a rare event when your panels put out their full rated power**.  One reason for this is **the power needs somewhere to go**;  unless you are in [[electrical:12v:charging#bulk_stage|Bulk stage]] or are running big loads //full power isn't needed// so //full power isn't generated//.  
  
 The other big reason is that **power ratings are derived from testing under specific lab conditions**.((STC - Standard Testing Conditions))  The standard lab test is at: The other big reason is that **power ratings are derived from testing under specific lab conditions**.((STC - Standard Testing Conditions))  The standard lab test is at:
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 ===== solar magnifiers ===== ===== solar magnifiers =====
  
-{{ https://sky-lights.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/2020-04-20-S4.jpg?150}}+{{ https://sky-lights.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/2020-04-20-S4.jpg?150|https://sky-lights.org/2020/04/20/cloud-edge-effects-on-solar-arrays/}}
 Some conditions can cause an effective magnification of solar power, the opposite of shade in a way.  This is usually caused by reflection of previously-uncaptured light onto the panels -- the panels are receiving both normal //direct// light and the additional //reflected// light at the same time. Since panels are rated at a lab standard 1000w/meter<sup>2</sup> , this multiplication of available light can cause the panels to make more than their rated power, and can cause current and/or voltage to rise beyond rated specs.   Some conditions can cause an effective magnification of solar power, the opposite of shade in a way.  This is usually caused by reflection of previously-uncaptured light onto the panels -- the panels are receiving both normal //direct// light and the additional //reflected// light at the same time. Since panels are rated at a lab standard 1000w/meter<sup>2</sup> , this multiplication of available light can cause the panels to make more than their rated power, and can cause current and/or voltage to rise beyond rated specs.  
  
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 +Further reading:
  
 +  * [[https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/tilt-rv-solar-panels|results of tilt expermiments]] by Gone With the Wynnes
 ===== cleanliness ===== ===== cleanliness =====
  
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