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The '''solar coverage rate''' is the percentage of an amount of [[energy]] that is provided by the sun. This may be in reference to a [[Solar water heating|solar thermal installation]] or a [[Photovoltaic system|photovoltaic installation]], i.e. a calculation of solar heat, electricity or total energy produced. The observation period is typically one year. As a general rule, higher values represent improved energy efficiency and improved environmental outcomes.

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When planning a solar thermal facility, the optimal goal is to find a balanced compromise between yield, i.e. heat energy provided, and the solar coverage rate. A good compromise between yield and solar coverage usually also represents a good compromise between investment costs for the solar facility and costs saved on conventional energy.

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