use, the load, and the available irradiation level on a surface. You must also
balance the battery or battery bank capacity against what the array and the load
usage provides.
These steps become challenging when you attempt to provide power
throughout the year. The available radiation is usually much greater in summer
than winter. The power demand is usually greater in the winter than the summer.
This may not be the case in hotter climates. You need to consider the affects of
seasons in your design process. When dealing with these, consider the
following:
Designing the system to meet the highest load-month needs usually leads to
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