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Question
The value of solar constant is:
(a) 1.4 kWh
(b) 1.4 kW/m
(c) 1.4 kW/m2
(d) 1.4 kW/m3
Solution
1.4 kW/m2
The value of the solar constant is 1.4kW/m2.
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