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Given mean insolation, can one place an upper bound on the daily peak insolation?
Photovoltaic panels are rated under standard conditions: eg a $100\mathrm{W}$ panel if irradiated with $1000\mathrm{W}/\mathrm{m}^2$ at $25^\circ\mathrm{C}$.
When the cost effectiveness of ...
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Where does the electricity, generated by a solar panel, go if you don't use the electricity?
I'm sorry if this question is too trivial for this Q&A forum. I am a layman when it comes to physics (though I did cover the high-school physics courses).
I was wondering what happens to the ...
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Easy to understand equivalents for energy (kilowatt-hour)
Is there a database/webpage/other source for obtaining simple, easy to understand and meaningful equivalents for converted energy by a photovoltaic-site (Wh/kWh/MWh/GWh)? Something like "xxxkWh equals ...
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What is the most efficient Organic Photovoltaic solar cell?
Preferably one that is researched in a paper, not necessarily in production.
I have found various claims of OPVs with an efficiency of 10%, 8% and 7.3%, the only one I can substantiate is referenced ...
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How much solar energy hits a rooftop in Israel?
I was asked to today about the available plans (in Israel) to install photo-voltaic receptors on the roof and sell the energy. This is a legitimate plan and there are several companies that do this. ...
