Gigantor XL Solar Array

Gigantor XL Solar Array
Solar panel by Probodobodyne Inc
Radial size		Radial mounted
Cost	(total)	3 000.00
Mass	(total)	0.300 t
Drag		0.2
Max. Temp.		1200 K
Impact Tolerance		8 m/s
Research		High-Power Electrics
Unlock cost		14 500
Since version		0.18
Part configuration		gigantorXlSolarArray.cfg
Electricity generated		24.4 ⚡/s
Retractable		Yes
Tracking		Yes
Packed volume		None

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.

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.

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.

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. — Probodobodyne Inc.

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Power Generated

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

(source)

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