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Solar Array Power Generation

Inputs

Sun Distance

Distance from the sun in astronomical units.

Incidence Angle

deg

Angle relative to the solar panel.

Effective Panel Area

m²

Area of the panel that generates power.

Cell Efficiency

Solar panel power generation efficiency. Typical values range between 24% to 33%.

Outputs

Power at Earth: 190.54 W
Power at location: 190.54 W

Calculation Log


                satcatalog: python solar_array_power_generation.py
                
                    
                    
                    sun_distance_ratio = 1.0000
                    
                    power_gen_earth = 1361.0 W/m^2 x 0.5000 m^2 x 0.2800 x cos(0.0000)
                    
                    power_gen_earth = 190.54 W
                    
                    power_gen_distance = 190.54 W x 1.0000
                    
                    power_gen_distance = 190.54 W