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Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 19-09-2011, 08:51
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Re: Solar-Powered Engines ?

Something to think about, even in the dreaming world, is the amount of space required for solar power. The sun (nominally) delivers about 1000 W/m2 to the Earth's surface. That value very...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 12-09-2011, 10:43
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Posted By Dsanduril
Re: Solar-Powered Engines ?

Sorry, but that is the least efficient method of battery use. At their very best the battery charge/discharge cycle is 90% efficient. More generally the round trip is 80-85% efficient. For every...
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