Solar Array Details

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

In discussions with: 

• Gochermann Solar Technologies (http://www.gochermann.com/)
  • Contact: Oliver (solar@gochermann.com)
• SunCat Solar
  • Contact: Alain
• Wattlab
  • Contact: David Kester (david@wattlab.nl)

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 

• Nomura 18-33V - Manual
• Elmar 

Array Layout

Aerobody Array Layout (as of July 17th)

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

Calculations

Array Output Calculations (basic calculations to determine number of cells per module depending on number of Nomura MPPTs in series)

Files

Option 1 and 2

MSXIV Array Layout.xls

Gochermann Counterproposal V1

MSXIV Array Layout v01.xlsx

Meeting Notes

• July 20 - Aerobody Integration Meeting
• July 20 - Solar Array Meeting
• July 27 - Past Design Decisions, Array Layout Feedback, Current Considerations