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Solar Panel Charging Time.py
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Solar Panel Charging Time.py
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def calculate_charging_time(solar_panel_power, battery_voltage, battery_capacity, efficiency):
"""
Calculate the time required to charge a battery using a solar panel.
Parameters:
solar_panel_power (float): Power of the solar panel in watts.
battery_voltage (float): Voltage of the battery in volts.
battery_capacity (float): Capacity of the battery in ampere-hours (Ah).
efficiency (float): Efficiency of the system (percentage, e.g., 85 for 85%).
Returns:
float: Time required to charge the battery in hours.
"""
# Convert the solar panel power to current
solar_panel_current = solar_panel_power / battery_voltage
# Adjust for efficiency losses
effective_charging_current = solar_panel_current * (efficiency / 100)
# Calculate charging time
charging_time = battery_capacity / effective_charging_current
return charging_time
# Example usage
if __name__ == "__main__":
# Input parameters
solar_panel_power = float(input("Enter solar panel power (in watts): "))
battery_voltage = float(input("Enter battery voltage (in volts): "))
battery_capacity = float(input("Enter battery capacity (in Ah): "))
efficiency = float(input("Enter system efficiency (in %): "))
# Calculate and display the charging time
charging_time = calculate_charging_time(solar_panel_power, battery_voltage, battery_capacity, efficiency)
print(f"The estimated charging time is {charging_time:.2f} hours.")