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Physics Homework Help Please. Can You Review My Answers ?

May 19th, 2009Solar Power For Home Q & ANo comments

1. Many people are considering using solar power for their residence. Cost is typcially computed by the number of square meters of solar panels required. To figure this number out, think about the following:
1) A commercial solar cell array can convert sunlight to an average power
output of about 20 Watts per square meter [...]

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In A Sunny Location, Sunlight Has A Power Density Of About 1 KW/m^2. Photovoltaic Solar Cells Can Convert This?

March 22nd, 2009Solar Power For Home Q & A1 comment

In a sunny location, sunlight has a power density of about 1 kW/m^2. Photovoltaic solar cells can convert this power into electricity with 14% efficiency. If a typical home uses 380 kWh of electricity per month, how many square meters of solar cells would be required to meet its energy stipulations? Assume that [...]

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If A Commercial Solar Cell Array Can Convert Sunlight To An Average Power?

March 1st, 2009Solar Power For Home Q & A1 comment

A commercial solar cell array can convert sunlight to an average power
output of about 10 Watts per square meter of solar cells (this is averaged over day and night, year round). How many square meters of solar panels would be required to provide a home with 8,760 kilowatt hours of electricity in [...]