Solar Modules. The photovoltaic solar modules, commonly known as solar panels, are electrical devices that converts the energy of light directly into electricity by the photovoltaic effect.
Solar Modules. Solar modules in a metal frame on supporting mounting structures will be used for the proposed project. Approximately 399 acres of modules will be installed within the 982-acre proposed project area. The solar modules are manufactured offsite and will be delivered to the site by truck in wooden crates or cardboard boxes. TSR seeks flexibility in choosing a solar array system that best suits the site conditions. A representative module is shown in CUP Application Supplement Attachment B, Photo 1. Each module measures 65 inches by 38 inches (5.4 feet by 3.2 feet) and is rated at 216 xxxxx (Xxxxx Electronics, 2009) and will be mounted so that they are at least 4 feet above the ground surface. The solar modules are mounted in a fashion that orients the modules toward the sun. Several module mounting types will be considered to best address the slope of land and soil stability at the project site. For example, large land areas with a slope toward the south are excellent for single-axis tracking systems. Land areas that are sloped to the east, southeast, west, or southwest will not as easily accommodate single-axis tracking systems, and are better suited to a fixed-tilt mounting structure. The mounting system foundations could consist of embedded posts, poles, or structural steel angle. For one type of single-axis support approach, 1,936 posts are needed for every megawatt of energy. If the entire 75 MWdc were to be installed with this mounting system, then approximately 145,200 posts would need to be set. If a fixed-tilt approach is used, up to 8,000 steel angles would be needed. The impervious surface associated with these structures is presented in more detail in the Expanded SEPA Checklist Supplement, Attachment F, Hydrologic Analysis. The posts will not be anchored unless a patch of bedrock is encountered during installation. The embedment could be completed via a vibratory drill or similar installation method to depths of approximately 8 feet. After the posts are installed, they are held in place by friction from the surrounding soil, without the use of concrete. Driven piles develop their strength by utilizing a definable skin friction between the pile and the soil. As the pile is forced into the ground, the displaced material compresses and that, in turn, creates the friction at the pile/soil interface. Piles are typically driven to a depth that prevents seasonal and temporary changes from affecting their strength. A geotechnical engineer will determine ...
Solar Modules. Solar modules in a metal frame on supporting mounting structures will be used for the proposed project. The solar modules are manufactured offsite and will be delivered to the site by truck in wooden crates or cardboard boxes. A representative module from Sharp Electronics Corporation is shown in Attachment B, Photo 1. The module measures 1.0 by
Solar Modules. The integration of solar energy harvesters into products is often hindered by the clumsiness and expensive integration work. Although solar cells and related components such as junction boxes are mass produced and hence very reasonable priced the real hurdles are often the tailoring and miniaturizing of these standard components to the specific needs of an application or product design. Based on this shortcomings of the “state-of-the-art” Sunplugged conceptualized the idea of a 3D printable junction box for photovoltaic modules. This printed junction box has a smaller footprint in comparison to commercially available junction boxes and can be placed anywhere on a photovoltaic module because the printing and other additive manufacturing steps can be digitally controlled. The base plate of the printed junction box will also act as a platform for further component integration such as diodes or electronics for undervoltage protection while solar charging.
