c) A neighbouring building that rises some 9.0 m above the roof accommo- dating the solar generator, is located at 30° West of North some 10.0 m from the solar generator. Will the building cause shading losses within the high illumination hours during any part of the year?

c) A neighbouring building that rises some 9.0 m above the roof accommo- dating the solar generator, is located at 30° West of North some 10.0 m from the solar generator. Will the building cause shading losses within the high illumination hours during any part of the year?

University Physics Volume 3

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Chapter1: The Nature Of Light

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dating the solar generator, is located at 30° West of North some 10.0 m
from the solar generator. Will the building cause shading losses within the
high illumination hours during any part of the year?

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