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Shading

Calculates various effects that occur due to shading of the solar cell.

Core shadow

Input Result
Diameter dv=
Sun diameter dsol= *109 m
Distance to the sun rsol= *109 m
Distance rv=

Explanations

Core shadow

The shadow that occurs behind, for example, an antenna tube, flagpole or the like.

Diameter

The diameter of the pillar that creates the shadow.

Distance to the sun

The distance to the sun, that is, the light source.

Sun diameter

The diameter of the light source in this case the sun.

Distance

The smallest distance between the pillar and the solar cell so as not to create a core shadow on the solar cell.

Formula

Core shadow: Core shadow