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Solar Cells/Array 5.00-square-metre (53.7 sq ft) array consisting of 318 monocrystalline silicon cells with an approximate efficiency of 22% Seats 4 Chassis Carbon fibre monocoque with foam and an aramid honeycomb core Motors Twin, rear wheel, in hub, synchronous DC motors, both of which are brushless and have permanent magnets Maximum speed
Thermophotovoltaic (TPV) energy conversion is a direct conversion process from heat to electricity via photons. A basic thermophotovoltaic system consists of a hot object emitting thermal radiation and a photovoltaic cell similar to a solar cell but tuned to the spectrum being emitted from the hot object. [1]
The Solar Car Challenge is an annual event that fosters education and innovation in renewable energy by engaging high school students in the design, engineering, and racing of solar-powered vehicles. Founded in 1989 [ 6 ] by Dr. Lehman Marks, the challenge has grown to become a premier educational program, combining science, technology ...
A combination of high-efficiency silicon solar cells and maximum power point trackers are used to extract the maximum possible power from the available solar energy and feed it into a lithium iron phosphate battery pack. The vehicle is driven by a specially designed axial flux wheel motor via a custom controller, resulting in higher efficiency ...
Solar-cell efficiency is the portion of energy in the form of sunlight that can be converted via photovoltaics into electricity by the solar cell. The efficiency of the solar cells used in a photovoltaic system , in combination with latitude and climate, determines the annual energy output of the system.
The Eco-Marathon has different classes of competition, according to the energy source used: Fuel cells, solar cells, gasoline, Diesel fuel and LPG. During the competition, cars must attain an average speed of at least 15 mph (23 km/h) over a distance of 10 miles (16 km). The course is typically a motor racing track or closed-off city streets.
Newburgh Free Academy Solar Racing Team (NFA Solar Racing Team) 2007: Sol Machine VII: URL: New Jersey Institute of Technology Solar Car Team (New Jersey Institute of Technology) 2017: 1: Eleos: 86: URL: NUsolar (Northwestern University) 1999: 6: sc6: 11: URL: Ohio State Solar Vehicle Team (Ohio State University) 1993 [5] 1: Firefly: URL ...
The University of Kentucky Solar Car Team is an independent, student-led project that operates as part of the University of Kentucky College of Engineering.The team's primary goal is to compete in the American Solar Challenge (held every two years) and the Formula Sun Grand Prix (held every year) over the summer, but they also perform outreach events in which they display and discuss their car ...