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WATT PEAK [1 record]

Record 1 2008-08-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Metrology and Units of Measure
  • Measurements of Electricity
  • Solar Energy
DEF

A unit used for the performance rating of solar electric power systems ...

OBS

A system rated at one peak watt will deliver one watt at the specified working under peak solar irradiation ...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Unités de mesure et métrologie
  • Mesures de grandeurs électriques
  • Énergie solaire
DEF

Unité indiquant la puissance maximale photovoltaïque sous l'action d'un flux solaire d'un kilowatt par mètre carré.

CONT

Le coût d'un système à photopiles est généralement rapporté au watt-crête, puissance optimale à 28 degrés C sous un soleil de 1 kw/mètre carré.

Spanish

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