SP-L 1x6 Photovoltaic Panels
| SP-L 1x6 Photovoltaic Panels | ||
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| Solar panel by Probodobodyne Inc | ||
| Radial size | Radial mounted | |
| Cost | (total) | 440.00 
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| Mass | (total) | 0.025 t |
| Drag | 0.2 | |
| Max. Temp. | 2000 K | |
| Impact Tolerance | 8 m/s | |
| Research |  Advanced Electrics
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| Unlock cost | 4 400
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| Since version | 0.18 | |
| Part configuration | 1x6ShroudSolarPanels.cfg | |
| Electricity generated | 1.64 ⚡/s [1] | |
| Retractable | Yes | |
| Tracking | Yes | |
| Packed volume | 70 l | |
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The SP-L 1x6 Photovoltaic Panels are a mid-sized set of deployable solar panels. Unlike the OX-4W/L, the SP-W/L feature a heavy protective shroud. This shroud bears a small yellow sticker reading "WARNING: THIS THING MOVES".
Usage
The SP-L deploy a 1×6 solar cell layout. There is also a SP-W 2x3 version available with a 3×2 layout. These panels generate electric charge only on extended state and directly illuminated by the light of Kerbol. For putting it operational just choose the Extend Panels option in the popping up menu by right-clicking on it. For retraction choose the Retract Panels option with same method. The action groups can make this operation much easier - moreover using the Toggle Panels command, the player can extend and retract several solar panels with a single keystroke.
The electricity generation efficiency depends on the distance from Kerbol and the orientation of the panels. The panels set in the optimal orientation automatically, but sometimes even this can not ensure the 2 unit/second specified at Kerbin's distance every time (shadowed by the craft, etc.).
These panes are very vulnerable in extended state, a minor shaking or even the winds can break them off. Because of this, you have to move very slowly and carefully with extended panels on the celestial bodies, or retract the panels before moving.
Product description
| “ | The alternate configuration of the SP Model Photovoltaic Panels. Includes passive radiators on the reverse side for better heat dissipation. | ” |
Changes
- Electricity generated decreased from 2 E/s to 1.64 E/s
- 0.20 (?)
- Renamed from SP-B Photovoltaic Panels to SP-L 1x6 Photovoltaic Panels
- (Undocumented) Mass increased from 0.02 to 0.025.
- Initial release
