Day: July 17, 2021

Solar Radiation Measurement: Keep Your Solar Panels Honest

Solar radiation is the energy powering the Earth. You can use two instruments to measure solar radiation – a solarimeter and a pyranometer. The Sun radiates multiple wavelengths, but only a part of its energy reaches the Earth’s surface.
Before you test your solar panels, you need to appreciate the concept of solar radiation and the factors that affect solar radiation.
What Is Solar Radiation?
Simply put, solar radiation is a fancy name for solar energy or solar resource…