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electrical:solar:panels [2022/01/15 03:03] princess_fluffypants [Efficiency] |
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+ | **As a general rule, expect panels to put out 60% of their rating** under absolutely best-case scenarios. | ||
There are several types of PV widely available on the market, and many more in research stages. | There are several types of PV widely available on the market, and many more in research stages. | ||
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* slightly better than poly in uniform low light | * slightly better than poly in uniform low light | ||
* theoretically greater longevity than poly, much better longevity than thin film | * theoretically greater longevity than poly, much better longevity than thin film | ||
- | * slightly higher [[electrical: | + | * slightly higher [[electrical: |
* slightly better performance in higher temps than poly, possibly due to higher Vmp | * slightly better performance in higher temps than poly, possibly due to higher Vmp | ||
* CON | * CON | ||
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* semi-flexible so it can be applied to curved shapes | * semi-flexible so it can be applied to curved shapes | ||
* least affected by high temps | * least affected by high temps | ||
- | * least affected by shading | + | * least affected by shading |
+ | * least affected by cloudy/hazy conditions, due to increased sensitivity at the blue end of the light spectrum((https:// | ||
* very light | * very light | ||
* CON | * CON | ||
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> At zenith, sunlight provides an irradiance of just over 1 kilowatt per square meter at sea level. Of this energy, 527 watts is infrared radiation, **445 watts is visible light**, and 32 watts is ultraviolet radiation. -- [[https:// | > At zenith, sunlight provides an irradiance of just over 1 kilowatt per square meter at sea level. Of this energy, 527 watts is infrared radiation, **445 watts is visible light**, and 32 watts is ultraviolet radiation. -- [[https:// | ||
- | Mono panels can capture about 15-20% of this energy. | + | Mono panels can capture about 15-20% of this visible light energy. |
===== Specifications ===== | ===== Specifications ===== | ||
PV are generally rated by several criteria((http:// | PV are generally rated by several criteria((http:// | ||
- | * **Power (W)**: 190 Watts. | + | * **Power (W, or Pmax)**: 190 Watts. |
* **Open Circuit Voltage (Voc)**: | * **Open Circuit Voltage (Voc)**: | ||
* **Short Circuit Current (Isc)**: | * **Short Circuit Current (Isc)**: | ||
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While NOCT may be useful for gauging normal harvests, STC is used for system component((like controllers)) sizing because the panels really can make STC power((or even more)) in some real world conditions. | While NOCT may be useful for gauging normal harvests, STC is used for system component((like controllers)) sizing because the panels really can make STC power((or even more)) in some real world conditions. | ||
+ | **PTC** ([[https:// | ||
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