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The '''Gigantor XL Solar Array''' is a deployable solar panel. It is the largest and most powerful [[Electricity|electrical energy]] source in KSP at this time, though in some situations the [[OX-STAT Photovoltaic Panels|OX-STAT]] offers better power per unit mass.
 
The '''Gigantor XL Solar Array''' is a deployable solar panel. It is the largest and most powerful [[Electricity|electrical energy]] source in KSP at this time, though in some situations the [[OX-STAT Photovoltaic Panels|OX-STAT]] offers better power per unit mass.
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== Product description ==
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|The single largest solar array available for purchase, the Gigantor XL offers tremendous generation potential from a compact initial package.  Includes passive radiators on the reverse side for better heat dissipation.
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|manufacturer=P}}
  
 
== Usage ==
 
== Usage ==
One panel creates enough energy to keep one [[PB-ION Electric Propulsion System]] at maximum thrust and a distance to Kerbol similar to that of Kerbin, under the premise that it is able to orient itself perfectly to the sun. Adding the solar panel radially allows a perfect orientation at all thrusting directions; the craft may need to be rolled to allow a decent enough coverage.
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One panel creates enough energy to keep one [[IX-6315 "Dawn" Electric Propulsion System]] at maximum thrust and a distance to Kerbol similar to that of Kerbin, under the premise that it is able to orient itself perfectly to the sun. Adding the solar panel radially allows a perfect orientation at all thrusting directions; the craft may need to be rolled to allow a decent enough coverage.
  
The size and appearance of the panels are perfect for use on [[space station]]s. The only electricity consumers on space stations that could realistically require the power provided by the Gigantor XL are the [[ISRU Converter]] and [[Mobile Processing Lab MPL-LG-2]], which consume 30 E/s and 5 E/s respectively.
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The size and appearance of the panels are perfect for use on [[space station]]s. The only electricity consumers on space stations that could realistically require the power provided by the Gigantor XL are the [[Convert-O-Tron 250]] and [[Mobile Processing Lab MPL-LG-2]], which consume 30 E/s and 5 E/s respectively.
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[[File:Gigantor XL comp.png|thumb|right|The Gigantor XL, retracted versus extended]]
  
== Product description ==
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== Power Generated ==
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|The single largest solar array available for purchase, the Gigantor XL offers tremendous generation potential from a compact initial package. Includes passive radiators on the reverse side for better heat dissipation.
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|Probodobodyne Inc.}}
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! Planet !! EC/s
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| Moho || ~110
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| Eve || 44
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| Kerbin || 23
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| Duna || 10
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| Dres || 2.3
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| Jool || 1.2
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| Eeloo || 0.41
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[https://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?/topic/107012-psa-solar-panels-now-useless-past-dres-as-it-should-be/ (source)]
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== Trivia ==
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* Possibly a reference to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gigantor Gigantor], a 1963 anime featuring the titular Giant Robot.
  
 
== Changes ==
 
== Changes ==

Revision as of 17:00, 12 April 2023

Gigantor XL Solar Array
Part image
Solar panel by
Probodobodyne Inc

Radial size Radial mounted
Cost (total) 3 000.00 Funds
Mass (total) 0.300 t
Drag 0.2
Max. Temp. 1200 K
Impact Tolerance 8 m/s
Research High-power electrics.png High-Power Electrics
Unlock cost 14 500 Funds
Since version 0.18
Part configuration gigantorXlSolarArray.cfg
Electricity generated 24.4 ⚡/s [1]
Retractable Yes
Tracking Yes
Packed volume None

  1. Energy output depends on the distance and angle to the Sun. The value is achieved at Kerbin's distance, with the panel pointed directly at the Sun.

The Gigantor XL Solar Array is a deployable solar panel. It is the largest and most powerful electrical energy source in KSP at this time, though in some situations the OX-STAT offers better power per unit mass.

Product description

The single largest solar array available for purchase, the Gigantor XL offers tremendous generation potential from a compact initial package. Includes passive radiators on the reverse side for better heat dissipation.

Probodobodyne Inc

Usage

One panel creates enough energy to keep one IX-6315 "Dawn" Electric Propulsion System at maximum thrust and a distance to Kerbol similar to that of Kerbin, under the premise that it is able to orient itself perfectly to the sun. Adding the solar panel radially allows a perfect orientation at all thrusting directions; the craft may need to be rolled to allow a decent enough coverage.

The size and appearance of the panels are perfect for use on space stations. The only electricity consumers on space stations that could realistically require the power provided by the Gigantor XL are the Convert-O-Tron 250 and Mobile Processing Lab MPL-LG-2, which consume 30 E/s and 5 E/s respectively.

The Gigantor XL, retracted versus extended

Power Generated

Planet EC/s
Moho ~110
Eve 44
Kerbin 23
Duna 10
Dres 2.3
Jool 1.2
Eeloo 0.41

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Trivia

  • Possibly a reference to Gigantor, a 1963 anime featuring the titular Giant Robot.

Changes

1.2
  • Moved from Utility to Electrical
1.0
  • Electricity generated increased from 18.0 E/s to 24.4 E/s.
0.19
  • (Undocumented) Mass reverted to 0.35.
0.18.2
  • (Undocumented) Power increased from 14/s to 18/s. Mass decreased from 0.35 to 0.14.
0.18
  • Initial release