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tpi
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Apr 11, 2015

Working solar panel vs. idling panel-what changes at panel?

Just a theoretical discussion- You have a solar panel producing full power to charge batteries. Versus an identical panel on an open circuit adjacent. The working panel is essentially moving en...
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NinerBikes
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Apr 11, 2015
tpi wrote:
I did read some general stuff about solar panel function-but didn't see that specific question answered. Somehow there has to be a physical change at the panel whether it is loaded or not. What 14% efficient? That energy is going away from the panel..

My guess would be reflectivity. If someone turned panel off and on I wouldn't be surprised if an observer could see it...


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