2024 - 2026 Power Generation Array Layout

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Definitions

• Module: a string/group of cells that are connected in series.

  • Each module connects in series to form a subarray.

  • D2 calls this a panel (90% sure)

Iteration 1

Assumptions as of 12/7/2024

• Area of each cell: 125 mm x 125 mm.

• The cell used is Maxeon Gen 3 Me3 (Buy SunPower® Maxeon® Cells from the Global Authorized Distributor)

• Modules are groups of 2x4, 2x3, and 2x2

  • Clarification: 2x4 means the module consists of 8 cells, with 2 on each column and 4 columns total.

• The cell-to-cell gap is 2 mm

  • Clarification: the distance between each cell in a module is 2 mm.

• The module-to-module gap is 4 mm

  • Clarification: the distance between the edge of the outer cells to the edge of the module’s encapsulation is 2 mm. When two modules are placed side-by-side, then their distance would be 2 + 2 = 4 mm.

STEP and DXF files of the layout

Iteration 2

Assumptions as of 1/19/2025

• Major change: Update to top shell

  • Current design: rectangular topshell

• Area of each cell: 125 mm x 125 mm.

• The cell used is Maxeon Gen 3 Me3 (Buy SunPower® Maxeon® Cells from the Global Authorized Distributor)

• Modules are groups of 2x4, 2x3

  • Clarification: 2x4 means the module consists of 8 cells, with 2 on each column and 4 columns total.

• The cell-to-cell gap is 2 mm

  • Clarification: the distance between each cell in a module is 2 mm.

• The module-to-module gap is 4 mm

  • Clarification: the distance between the edge of the outer cells to the edge of the module’s encapsulation is 2 mm. When two modules are placed side-by-side, then their distance would be 2 + 2 = 4 mm.