MSXIV Solar Array

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

MPPTs: would prefer Elmar based on the layout of the array panel, however still waiting to hear back from Elmar

• 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.

Array Configuration

Layouts	Notes
Option 1	12 modules, 2 strings of 6 in series that are parallel to each other 12 MPPTs More optimized for ease of manufacturing
Option 2	12 modules, 2 strings of 6 in series that are parallel to each other 12 MPPTs
Gochermann Counterproposal V1	Gochermann splitting across the panel gap will be a problem, as any difference in angle between the two panels will cause a drop in power

Calculations

Array Output Calculations

Files

Option 1 and 2

Gochermann Counterproposal V1

Meeting Notes

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