Spoilers On My Concept Boats.

[Questor]

Originally Posted by daiquiri

15 times 6% = 90% efficiency.

Well, call it just "little too optimistic"...

Finding an optimal placement for fixed mount solar panels on a boat can be challenging because every latitude is different. Also I've been wondering if it would be better to attempt optimum angle of energy capture for early and late in the day instead of at mid day. The heat of the mid day day sun undermines solar panel efficiency and the optimal angle of the mid day only occurs once. Choosing an optimal angle for other than mid day works twice a day.

[daiquiri]

Originally Posted by Questor

Finding an optimal placement for fixed mount solar panels on a boat can be challenging because every latitude is different. Also I've been wondering if it would be better to attempt optimum angle of energy capture for early and late in the day instead of at mid day. The heat of the mid day day sun undermines solar panel efficiency and the optimal angle of the mid day only occurs once. Choosing an optimal angle for other than mid day works twice a day.

It has nothing to do with my observation about random numbers you are using (here as well as in other topics) to illustrate your ideas. I think you shouldn't expect other people to do the homework for you and calculate the basic numbers. The "15 to 1" claim tells that you didn't even try to do so before spilling the idea on the table.
Sorry for harsh words, mate. I hope it will help you to correct the course.

insane..............

[Questor]

Originally Posted by apex1

insane..............

Embracing insanity is the ultimate act of conformity when you live in an insane world. Sanity in this world would subject the poor victim of sanity to a lifetime of ridicule and isolation from mainstream society.

[Questor]

Originally Posted by daiquiri

I think you shouldn't expect other people to do the homework for you and calculate the basic numbers.
Sorry for harsh words, mate.

There are a large number of people out there sitting on a wealth of information that they would truly love to share. My goal is to be the catalyst that allows them to come forward and express themselves.