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How many Solar Panels for a 100w Compressor?

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Hi all, first post, so howdy! 

I've been asked by another company to work out how many solar panels it will take to power a 100w compressor as close to 24hrs a day. 

 

I've been to a number of Solar Panel companies and they have given me answers that range from 2 panels to 30 panels. Naturally, I'm a bit lost. 

 

Can anyone assist? Thanks!

Daniel 

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    Primarily , take into account the solar radiance available  at the proposed location . then the conversion factor , that is efficiency of the panel . For instance, if  the location has a solar irradiance of 600 watt,  and  the proposed solar panel is 18 % efficient in conversion, theoretically, you will get  108 watt per solar panel of 1 sq.m.  You need 2400 Watt per day assuming the wattage requirement is 100 W. Consider energy losses in calculations. if the sun is available for 4 hours only, you need a storage for the remaining 20 hours, that is 2000 watt storage . ideally you need minimum 6 sq.m solar panel of efficiency 18%,   to power your compressor  for the full day. This is assuming , sun availability of 4 hours and the other conditions stated above.

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    Primarily , take into account the solar radiance available  at the proposed location . then the conversion factor , that is efficiency of the panel . For instance, if  the location has a solar irradiance of 600 watt,  and  the proposed solar panel is 18 % efficient in conversion, theoretically, you will get  108 watt per solar panel of 1 sq.m.  You need 2400 Watt per day assuming the wattage requirement is 100 W. Consider energy losses in calculations. if the sun is available for 4 hours only, you need a storage for the remaining 20 hours, that is 2000 watt storage . ideally you need minimum 6 sq.m solar panel of efficiency 18%,   to power your compressor  for the full day. This is assuming , sun availability of 4 hours and the other conditions stated above.

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