Page Comparison

This page is a collection of the calculations, options and details pertaining to the array for MS-XIV.

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Gochermann Solar Technologies (http://www.gochermann.com/)
- Contact: Oliver (solar@gochermann.com)
SunCat Solar
- Contact: Alain (ahmchuzel@aol.com)
Wattlab
- Contact: David Kester (david@wattlab.nl)
SunPower
- Contact: In process of retrieving

Solar Collector Details

Solar cells being used: Decision has not yet been made pending quotes on the E66 ?e3 generation cells. The current fallback is the Sunpower E60 Me1 cells (same as those used on MSXII)

Sunpower Maxeon Gen III (E60) - Datasheet
Sunpower Maxeon Gen IV (E66) - Datasheet

MPPTs: We would prefer Elmar based on the layout of the array panel, however still waiting to hear back from Elmar. The Nomura MPPTs MPPTs experienced issues with MSXII and we were advised against using them for this car.

Nomura 18-33V - Manual
Elmar

Array Layout

Aerobody Array Layout (as of Nov. 2) - To be Reviewed

Left three sections will be on a detachable panel, split down the middle will be panel separation, rearview camera, brake lights, etc.

Array Dimensions.pdf

Cell Dimensions

Length × Width = 125 cm × 125 cm

Area = 153 cm²

Array Output Calculations and Solar Array Layout Template

MSXIV Array Layout Calculations Template V2.xls

Basic calculations to determine number of cells per module depending on number of Nomura/Elmar MPPTs in series
MSXIV Array Layout Template
Dimensions for each panel
Power Calculations

~~MSXIV Array Layout and Output Calculations (OLD)~~

~~MSXIV Array Layout Calculations Template.xls~~