Definition of irradiance

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irradiance

The term 'irradiance' as it applies to the area of photovoltaics can be defined as ' The solar power incident on a surface. Usually expressed in kilowatts per square meter. Irradiance multiplied by time equals Insolation'.

The term 'irradiance' as it applies to the area of carbon dioxide can be defined as ' The total radiant flux received on a unit area of a given real or imaginary surface. Also called the radiant flux density'.


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