Coverage of energy required for this Solar Panel Farm in Wales

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The discussion centers on the design of a 1052 kWh solar farm in Wales intended to supply energy to a train station, but the calculated energy coverage appears insufficient based on average sunshine hours. There is confusion regarding the energy requirements, with one participant questioning the stated daily electricity need of 16,452,586 kWh, suggesting it might be unrealistic. The conversation highlights the importance of using correct units in energy calculations, as the term "1052 kWh solar farm" is deemed unclear. Participants debate whether to rely on monthly energy availability from solar arrays or simulation software for more accurate coverage assessments. Overall, the feasibility of the solar farm's energy output in meeting the train station's demands remains in question.
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Hello guys, I am designing a 1052 kwh solar farm with 2844 panels in Wales. These panels have to supply energy to a train station but I get minors coverage of the energy required if I do the following calculation which is based on the average sunshine of hours per month. What do you think about the coverage of energy required being so low?
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I also get this other table by using simulation software's
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Shall I calculate the coverage of energy required with the amount of energy that is available from the arrays every month instead from the simulation system?
 

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Are you sure about the required energy? Based on the other numbers I think you are saying your train station requires 16452586 kwh of electricity per day. Electricity costs about 13 cents per kwh in the us at least, which means if you're buying your electric you're using 2.1 million dollars a day in electricity.

Are you driving all the trains in the country off of this power?
 
t0mm02 said:
Homework Statement:: Coverage of energy required
Relevant Equations:: coverage of energy required

Hello guys, I am designing a 1052 kwh solar farm with 2844 panels in Wales.
You have to use the correct units. Always. Insist that others do so as well.
What is a "1052 kwh solar farm" ?
Your "Power required" is in Kwh so that doesn't make sense either. The number seems very high.
 
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