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Question:

How effective are solar panels?

How much energy can be generated from a solar panel on a clear, bright summer's day for example?

Answer:

it depends on the size of the panel and if it is installed in an optimal location. there are many 00W panels commercially available and they can be ganged for a number of different output configurations.
Well, the maximum amount of energy you can receive with 00 percent efficiency is kilowatt per square meter. This is the energy that hits the Earth's surface. The best commercially available panels are 20-30 percent efficient. Cutting edge technology has gotten this percentage up to 50 percent, but you can't buy these for your home. If you're curious about efficiency, check out a panel's dimensions, find the area in square meters, and use that along with its Watts (divide by 000 to get kilowatts) to get your answer.

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