Re:How the 2021 Ford F-150's onboard generator works
by kube-system on Wednesday July 01, 2020 @11:01PM
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> multitude of power sourcing options (including just parked in sun, if the solar cover becomes a thing).
Under good conditions and direct sunlight, the total power that reaches the earth's surface is about 1000 watts per square meter. The best (commercialized) solar panels right now top out right around 20% efficiency. Ignoring losses due to conversion, you're looking at about 200 watts tops.
Over an entire day of ideal summer conditions you'll maybe get enough power out of it to make a quick pot of coffee.
Under good conditions and direct sunlight, the total power that reaches the earth's surface is about 1000 watts per square meter. The best (commercialized) solar panels right now top out right around 20% efficiency. Ignoring losses due to conversion, you're looking at about 200 watts tops.
Over an entire day of ideal summer conditions you'll maybe get enough power out of it to make a quick pot of coffee.