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Re: Hypothetical Solar Cell Situation

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Originally Posted by Astrokid248 View Post
The motors I currently have are only powerful enough to lift the given dimensions. I'll need bigger motors to lift a larger panel.
False. You can use a very tiny motor - say, one that would fit inside a "AAA" battery - to move a panel the size of a tractor-trailer.

It might take some time, though.

Do some research on mechanical advantage and understand the concept of Work (as in unit energy over time). Then revise your power requirements...
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