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--- electrical:solar:output [2022/04/05 19:31]
frater_secessus [Factors affecting solar panel output] full power edit
+++ electrical:solar:output [2022/04/05 19:38]
frater_secessus [panel tilt] low sun caveat, typo
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 ====== 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 //full 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:
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 ===== panel tilt =====
-Insolation figures are given for flat surfaces((like flat-mounted panels)) but you can increase yield by keeping the panel more perpendicular to the sun.
+Insolation figures are given for flat surfaces((like flat-mounted panels)) but you can increase yield //when the sun is low in the sky// by keeping the panel more perpendicular to the sun.
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 Further reading:
-  * [[https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/tilt-rv-solar-panels|results of tilt expermiments]] by Gone With the Wynnes
+  * [[https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/tilt-rv-solar-panels|results of tilt experiments]] by Gone With the Wynnes
 ===== cleanliness =====

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