An environmental research outpost in a remote region plans to run entirely on solar energy. The researchers intend to install solar panels on the flat roof of their laboratory.
The table below shows the technical specifications and energy requirements:
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface area of one solar panel | 2.25 m2 |
| Usable flat roof area | 54 m2 |
| Maximum daily electrical energy output of one solar panel | 14.5 kWh |
| Daily electrical energy demand of the outpost | 319 kWh |
Explain whether the energy needed by the outpost can be generated using only these solar panels. Use calculations based on the data provided and your physical knowledge of solar power generation to support your answer.
39 exam-style questions on OCR GCSE Physics Powering Earth. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.