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Modeling a Global Power Grid Powered by The Sun

1) Set the general variables.

2) Model local power demand.

3) Locate population centers.

4) Model solar power production.

5) Address shortfalls through storage and transmission. (Coming soon!)



General Variables

Planet:
Per Capita Energy Usage: kWh/day per person
On-Site Installed Solar: kW(nameplate capacity)/person (solar panels)
Cost of Solar Capacity: $/kW (solar panels)
Cost of Energy Storage: $/kWhr (batteries)
Energy Storage Efficiency: % (batteries)
Cost of Energy Transmission: $/MW*km (powerlines)
Energy Transmission Losses: %/1000km (powerlines)


Local Power Demand Model


Time Shift

Primary Frequency Amplitude
First Harmonic Amplitude
Second Harmonic Amplitude
Third Harmonic Amplitude
Fourth Harmonic Amplitude
Fifth Harmonic Amplitude
Overall Amplitude
Vertical View Shift
Noise/Uncertainty



Population Centers

Quick Presets






Global Power Demand


Constituent Region Graph:


Global On-Site Solar Energy Production


awaiting calculation...





Season to view:


Energy Surplus/Deficit by Region


Region Name:
Color on Graph:
Installed Capacity:
Daily Net Production:



Production Centers

Coming in a future update soon!!!