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*Use 300W panels - dimensions of 1650x99ox38 mm panels
*Use 300W panels - dimensions of 1650x99ox38 mm panels
*Neighborhood hybrid human vehicle, capable of 45 mph max, 35 cruising at 1000W/m2 sun
*Neighborhood hybrid human vehicle, capable of 45 mph max, 35 cruising at 1000W/m2 sun
*Telescopes for more power, from 16' to 30'. 9.14 m
*Telescopes for more power, from 16' to 30'. 8' wide. 9.14 m x 2.4 m
*16' is the length of a mid-size car
*16' is the length of a mid-size car
*Bottom-monted panels for low center of mass in windy conditions
*Bottom-monted panels for low center of mass in windy conditions
*19kg per panel above
*19kg per panel above
*Flexible panels - [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MV4GQ8Z/ref=twister_B07JJSTRB5?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1] - $1/watt for 200W, 109x80x3 cm
*Flexible panels - [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MV4GQ8Z/ref=twister_B07JJSTRB5?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1] - $1/watt for 200W, 109x80x3 cm
*Flex panels are 75% lighter. Ex - 100W is 4 lb. Makes sense. [https://powerscout.com/site/use-flexible-traditional-solar-panels]
*This is great news for the solar car. Just need to mount them in an effective way on the car.
*Can fit - 2 across and

Revision as of 16:44, 28 January 2019

  • Use 300W panels - dimensions of 1650x99ox38 mm panels
  • Neighborhood hybrid human vehicle, capable of 45 mph max, 35 cruising at 1000W/m2 sun
  • Telescopes for more power, from 16' to 30'. 8' wide. 9.14 m x 2.4 m
  • 16' is the length of a mid-size car
  • Bottom-monted panels for low center of mass in windy conditions
  • 19kg per panel above
  • Flexible panels - [1] - $1/watt for 200W, 109x80x3 cm
  • Flex panels are 75% lighter. Ex - 100W is 4 lb. Makes sense. [2]
  • This is great news for the solar car. Just need to mount them in an effective way on the car.
  • Can fit - 2 across and