If photovoltaic cells convert 10 percent of the incident sunlight into electricity, how much electricity could a 6 × 10-meter roof generate in an 8-hour day?

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The total energy falling on the roof is (1.36 kW/m2)(60 m2) = 81.6 kW. However, only 10 percent of this can be converted into electricity, or 8.16 kW.

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