How much power can 10% efficient photovoltaic panels produce on a surface area of 10 square meters?

To determine how much power 10% efficient photovoltaic panels can produce on a surface area of 10 square meters, we first need to calculate the energy available from the sunlight that hits that area.

The average solar insolation (solar power received per unit area) is around 1000 watts per square meter (W/m²) on a clear day at peak sun hours. Therefore, for a surface area of 10 square meters, the total solar power available would be:

10 m² * 1000 W/m² = 10,000 Watts (10 kW)

Since the panels are 10% efficient, they would convert 10% of that available solar power into usable electrical power. To find the output power, we multiply the total solar power by the efficiency:

10,000 W * 10% = 10,000 W * 0.10 = 1,000 Watts

Thus, the photovoltaic panels would produce 1,000 watts of power. This aligns with the answer choice indicating that 1,000 watts is the expected output for the scenario given the efficiency of the panels and the area utilized.