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--- electrical:solar:output [2019/02/13 16:38]
frater_secessus [shade]
+++ electrical:solar:output [2020/01/22 10:10]
frater_secessus [Factors affecting solar panel output]
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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 have a big load on the system there is no point in making big power.
+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 you will not see the system making anything like it's capacity.  Even under perfect conditions.
 The other big reason is that **power ratings are derived from testing under specific lab conditions**.  The standard lab test is at:
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 ===== cleanliness =====
-Dusty panels cause a derating of about 5%.    FIXME
+According to Sandia lab testing, dusty panels cause a derating of about 5%.((FIXME citation))
 ===== further information =====

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