Solar Panel
Block blockname: Solar Panel image: SolarPanel type: Single requirements: Sunlight poweredby: Renewable Energy
Solar panels convert sunlight energy into electrical energy. In the morning and the evening the panels are less effective. There are two types of solar panels - Solar Panel (Static) and Rotating Solar Panel.
Rotating Solar Panel can track sun movement and produce electricity more effectively than static panel. In order for it to follow the sun, a Solar Tracker is needed. It can also be set manually if one cannot obtain the resources to make the tracker.
Solar panels can't be covered with any blocks, otherwise it won't produce as much electricity.
You can connect Solar Panels in series or in parallel. A single Solar Panel can produce 14.8v, which is not enough to power any 50v devices.
When Solar Panels are connected in series, the voltage adds up. For example, 3 panels connected in series can produce 44.4V of electricity.
===Parallel connection===
In this type of connection the panels produces the same voltage but it have more available power.
The panels in parallel connection can deliver only 14.8V but you can connect it in serial-parallel to produce more voltage and more power.
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- Maximal power : 65W
- Maximal voltage : 14.8V
Crafting Grid
| Slot 1 | Slot 2 | Slot 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Iron_Ingot | Iron_Ingot | Iron_Ingot |
| Low_Voltage_Cable | Silicon_Plate | Low_Voltage_Cable |
| Iron_Ingot | Iron_Ingot | Iron_Ingot |
- Result: Solar_Panel
- Quantity: 1
- Maximal power : 65W
- Maximal voltage : 14.8V
- Can track sun movement.
Crafting Grid
| Slot 1 | Slot 2 | Slot 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Iron_Ingot | Solar_Panel | Iron_Ingot |
| Iron_Ingot | Iron_Ingot | |
- Result: Rotating_Solar_Panel
- Quantity: 1
TODO: Add 200v panels