On a sunny day about 500 watts of solar power are received by each of the four solar cells on the roof of a solar-powered automobile.. If the solar cells were 100 % efficient, they would deliver

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1 horsepower (hp) is equivalent to approximately 746 watts. If each of the four solar cells receives 500 watts, the total power received is 2000 watts. Dividing 2000 watts by 746 watts per hp gives approximately 2.7 hp.

On a Sunny Day About 500 Watts of Solar Power