Question

suppose a 1 square meter panel of colar cells has an efficiency of 20% and recieves the equivlent of 6 hours of direct sunlight per day. What average power, in watts, does the panel produce

Answer 1

The average power per day is 1008 kW.

Step-by-step explanation:

Solar constant = 1.4 kW/m2

efficiency = 20 %

area, a = 1 square meter

time = 6 hours

Energy falling on the panel in 6 hours = 1.4 x 6 x 3600 kJ

The output is

= 20 % of 1.4 x 6 x 3600

= 0.2 x 1.4 x 6 x 3600

= 6048 kJ

Average power per day is

= 6048/6 = 1008 kW