What Is the Average Available Solar Radiant Power Available to the Entire

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Short Answer

What is the average available solar radiant power available to the entire USA? (Hint: Average insolation for USA is 177/m²; and, total area 3.615 x 10⁶ square miles.) About how much solar energy is available every year? What is the equivalent number of BTUs?

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