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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 == | == 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. | |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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| + | == 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. | ||
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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. | ||
| + | [[File:Gigantor XL comp.png|thumb|right|The Gigantor XL, retracted versus extended]] | ||
== Power Generated == | == Power Generated == | ||
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[https://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?/topic/107012-psa-solar-panels-now-useless-past-dres-as-it-should-be/ (source)] | [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 == | ||
| + | * Possibly a reference to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gigantor Gigantor], a 1963 anime featuring the titular Giant Robot. | ||
== Changes == | == Changes == | ||
Latest revision as of 18:44, 8 May 2024
| Gigantor XL Solar Array | ||
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| Solar panel by Probodobodyne Inc | ||
| Radial size | Radial mounted | |
| Cost | (total) | 3 000.00 
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| Mass | (total) | 0.300 t |
| Drag | 0.2 | |
| Max. Temp. | 1200 K | |
| Impact Tolerance | 8 m/s | |
| Research |  High-Power Electrics
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| Unlock cost | 14 500
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| Since version | 0.18 | |
| Part configuration | gigantorXlSolarArray.cfg | |
| Electricity generated | 24.4 ⚡/s [1] | |
| Retractable | Yes | |
| Tracking | Yes | |
| Packed volume | None | |
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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 |
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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.
Power Generated
| Planet | EC/s |
|---|---|
| Moho | ~110 |
| Eve | 44 |
| Kerbin | 23 |
| Duna | 10 |
| Dres | 2.3 |
| Jool | 1.2 |
| Eeloo | 0.41 |
Trivia
- Possibly a reference to Gigantor, a 1963 anime featuring the titular Giant Robot.
Changes
- Moved from Utility to Electrical
- Electricity generated increased from 18.0 E/s to 24.4 E/s.
- (Undocumented) Mass reverted to 0.35.
- (Undocumented) Power increased from 14/s to 18/s. Mass decreased from 0.35 to 0.14.
- Initial release
