The Sun is at a 62 degree angle to the ground and a solar module with an area of 1 square metre is installed horizontal to the ground. What is the total usable solar energy striking the module if we assume incoming solar radiation of 1000 W/m2? 883 watts 469 watts 1136 watts 620 watts

The Sun is at a 62 degree angle to the ground and a solar module with an area of 1 square metre is installed horizontal to the ground. What is the total usable solar energy striking the module if we assume incoming solar radiation of 1000 W/m2? 883 watts 469 watts 1136 watts 620 watts

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The Sun is at a 62 degree angle to the ground and a solar module with an area of 1
square metre is installed horizontal to the ground. What is the total usable solar
energy striking the module if we assume incoming solar radiation of 1000 W/m2?
883 watts
469 watts
1136 watts
620 watts

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