To estimate how much electricity your solar system can generate in a day, you need a few key pieces of information: The total DC capacity of your solar system (in kW) The average number of peak sunlight hours in your area (also called solar irradiation) Just multiply your system size by the peak sunRead more
To estimate how much electricity your solar system can generate in a day, you need a few key pieces of information:
The total DC capacity of your solar system (in kW)
The average number of peak sunlight hours in your area (also called solar irradiation)
Just multiply your system size by the peak sunlight hours to get the theoretical daily generation.
For example, if you have a 3 kW system and your area gets 5 hours of good sunlight daily, then:
3 kW × 5 hours = 15 units (kWh) per day (theoretical)
However, in real-world conditions, solar systems usually operate at about 78% to 80% efficiency due to energy losses (from wiring, inverter, dust on panels, etc.).
So, you can expect around 20% less generation than the theoretical figure.
Using the example above, the actual generation would be about:
If you want to increase the solar energy generation in vertical solar installations (solar panels aligned along the walls) in buildings. You can do the following things- 1. Optimise the orientation of the panels such as using south-, east-, or west-facing facades. 2. You can also opt for highly effiRead more
If you want to increase the solar energy generation in vertical solar installations (solar panels aligned along the walls) in buildings. You can do the following things-
1. Optimise the orientation of the panels such as using south-, east-, or west-facing facades.
See less2. You can also opt for highly efficient solar modules to maximise generation from the same area.
3. Enhancing the reflectivity of surrounding areas, such as using light-colored pavements or walls, further boosts energy capture.