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To: algore

Watts per square meter. That is not mentioned anywhere in the article. Total solar radiation at Earth’s surface is about one thousand watts per square meter. How much of that is outside the visible spectrum (to allow light through but convert UV and IR) and what is the conversion efficiency for the panels? Having a solar panel article that doesn’t talk about power is like a diet article that avoids talking about calories.


9 posted on 05/01/2022 3:01:06 PM PDT by KarlInOhio (If Hitler invaded Hell, I would make at least a favourable reference of the Devil...-Churchill)
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To: KarlInOhio

Having a solar panel article that doesn’t talk about power

* or batteries*

is like a diet article that avoids talking about calories.

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10 posted on 05/01/2022 3:03:49 PM PDT by cuz1961 (USCGR Veteran )
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To: KarlInOhio

At least, according to this article that was written earlier this year, solar windows currently generate between 6-10 watts/sqft.

https://understandsolar.com/solar-windows-cost/


11 posted on 05/01/2022 3:08:24 PM PDT by Jonty30 (I did not shoot the burglar. I pointed a laser dot on his head and let the cats do the rest. )
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