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    <div class="moz-cite-prefix">On module IV curves,  100 w/m2 is the
      lowest insolation level usually listed.  It would also depend on
      the charge controller or inverter being used.  I've seen arrays
      make power at below 100 w/ m2 if there is enough array to overcome
      the operating losses of the electronics.  <br>
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Nabcep Certified PV Installer, 
Licensed Master Electrician
Solar Design Engineer
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      On 9/5/2013 10:28 AM, Benn At DayStarSolar wrote:<br>
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      <div>Thank you Kelly. </div>
      <div>Not that I don't believe you, but can you provide any data to
        back this up?</div>
      <div>I should have asked for that upfront. <br>
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        On 2013-09-05, at 10:24 AM, Kelly Larson <<a
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        <div>Hi Benn,
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          <div>It's around 200W per square meter.
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                                                          <div>Kelly</div>
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                                                          <div>Kelly
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                <div>On Sep 5, 2013, at 9:06 AM, Benn At DayStarSolar
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                  <div>Wrenches,<br>
                    I was asked... What is the minimum Lux level
                    required to make usable electricity with a commonly
                    installed monocrystaline PV module. <br>
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                    The question is for the purpose of designing a
                    tracker that will not operate until a particular
                    threshold is reached. <br>
                    Thanks,<br>
                    benn<br>
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