Array Phoenix

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
 * 3x MPPT - AERL RACEMAX 600B
 * 3x MOV - P25S130

Lamination Materials Installation 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
 * Wire - 14 or 16 guage
 * Electronics potting material
 * 3M VHB tape
 * Bypass diodes - SBR20U40CT