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− | The '''Gigantor XL Solar Array''' is a deployable solar panel. It is the 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. |
== 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. | 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 of the panels | + | 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. |
== 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. | ||
|Probodobodyne Inc.}} | |Probodobodyne Inc.}} | ||
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+ | == Power Generated == | ||
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+ | {| class="wikitable sortable" | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! Planet !! EC/s | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | Moho || ~110 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | Eve || 44 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | Kerbin || 23 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | Duna || 10 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | Dres || 2.3 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | Jool || 1.2 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 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)] | ||
== Changes == | == Changes == |
Revision as of 07:09, 27 January 2018
Gigantor XL Solar Array | ||
Solar panel by Probodobodyne Inc | ||
Radial size | Radial mounted | |
Cost | (total) | 3 000.00 ![]() |
Mass | (total) | 0.30 t |
Drag | 0.2 | |
Max. Temp. | 1200 K | |
Volume | ? | |
Impact Tolerance | 8 m/s | |
Research | ![]() | |
Unlock cost | 14 500 ![]() | |
Since version | 0.18 | |
Part configuration | gigantorXlSolarArray.cfg | |
Electricity generated | 24.4 ⚡/s [N 1] | |
Retractable | Yes | |
Tracking | Yes | |
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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.
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
“ | 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 |
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Moho | ~110 |
Eve | 44 |
Kerbin | 23 |
Duna | 10 |
Dres | 2.3 |
Jool | 1.2 |
Eeloo | 0.41 |
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