what is meant by solar radiation
and insolation?
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Solar radiation, often called the solar resource or just sunlight, is a general term for the electromagnetic radiation emitted by the sun. Solar radiation can be captured and turned into useful forms of energy, such as heat and electricity, using a variety of technologies.
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Solar radiation is the radiant energy emitted from the sun. Therefore: Irradiance refers to the amount of solar radiation received per unit area by a given surface, expressed in kW/ m². Insolation refers to the quantity of solar radiation energy received on a surface during an amount of time, expressed in kWh/ m².
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