Gigantor XL Solar Array

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Gigantor XL Solar Array
Part image
Solar panel by
Probodobodyne Inc

Radial size Radial mounted
Cost (total) 3 000.00 Funds
Mass (total) 0.30 t
Drag 0.2
Max. Temp. 1200 K
Volume  ?
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 [N 1]
Retractable Yes
Tracking Yes

  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 most powerful electrical energy source in KSP at this time, though in some situations the OX-STAT offers better power per unit mass.

Description

The single largest solar array available for purchase, the Gigantor XL offers tremendous generation potential from a compact initial package.

Probodobodyne Inc.

Usage

  • One panel creates enough energy to keep one ion engine at maximum thrust, under the premise that it is able to orient itself perfectly to the sun.
  • The size of the panels, and their look, make them perfect for using on space stations. Now space stations just need some use for that much electrical power.

Changes

At or before 0.19.1
  • (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