The Phoenix was our first vehicle to utilize SunPower C60 monocrystalline silicon solar cells. SunPower cells are much easier to work with due to their back-contact design. For the Phoenix we used 391 Bin J, 22.5%, efficient cells. (Module testing results)
Other Materials and Equipment[]
Maximum Power Point Trackers
SunPower C60 Solar Cells
- 3x MPPT - AERL RACEMAX 600B
- 3x MOV - P25S130
Lamination Materials
- ETFE - Tefzel CLC-20 & Tefzel CLC-200
- EVA - Photocap® 15295P/UF
- Fiberglass
- Isopropanol
- Solder paste
- SunPower stringing tabs
- Bus bar
- Soldering Irons - wide tip, variable heat
- Nitrile gloves - Microflex powder-free, MK-296
Installation Materials
- Wire - 14 or 16 guage
- Electronics potting material
- 3M VHB tape
- Bypass diodes - SBR20U40CT
Array Layout[]
2013 Phoenix Array Layout