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electrical:solar:panels [2022/01/15 02:52] princess_fluffypants [Portable] |
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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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* can collect sunlight while the camper stays in the shade | * can collect sunlight while the camper stays in the shade | ||
* Can be angled and moved follow the sun and collect maximum power | * Can be angled and moved follow the sun and collect maximum power | ||
- | * Sometimes have USB charging ports directly on the back of them | + | * Sometimes have USB charging ports directly on the back of them, allowing charging of small devices directly without the use of a charge controller and battery setup. |
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- | * **Nominal 12v panels** have 36 cells. | + | * **Nominal 12v panels** have 36 cells. |
* **Nominal 20v panels** have 60 cells. | * **Nominal 20v panels** have 60 cells. | ||
* **Nominal 24v panels** have 72 cells. | * **Nominal 24v panels** have 72 cells. | ||
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Panel voltage((more precisely, the relationship between panel voltage and battery voltage)) is an important factor when [[electrical: | Panel voltage((more precisely, the relationship between panel voltage and battery voltage)) is an important factor when [[electrical: | ||
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===== Efficiency ===== | ===== Efficiency ===== | ||
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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 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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