What percentage of Hong Kong's energy needs could be met by solar energy under the following assumptions? Hong Kong has a population of 7.2 million and a land area of 1100 km2. The annual average per capita primary energy consumption is 110 GJ/annum The entire country's area was covered with PV panels with an efficiency of 15% Average insolation of 200 W/m2 all year round 76.1% 11.4% 875.9% 131.3 %

What percentage of Hong Kong's energy needs could be met by solar energy under the following assumptions? Hong Kong has a population of 7.2 million and a land area of 1100 km2. The annual average per capita primary energy consumption is 110 GJ/annum The entire country's area was covered with PV panels with an efficiency of 15% Average insolation of 200 W/m2 all year round 76.1% 11.4% 875.9% 131.3 %

College Physics

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Chapter7: Work, Energy, And Energy Resources

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