2/6 – Meeting with Dr. Bazzi and Team Meeting

• Need to build structure to secure batteries and inverter. Can surround base of batteries by 2x4s (or similar wood) on all sides
• Need wire clamps to stop receptacle and solar panel wire from moving
• Need AC overcurrent breaker. Double pole or just single pole on hot wire will work.
• Do not need a breaker and a switch, as a breaker can act as a switch. Do need fuses regardless, however
• Remove other “E” switches between panels
• Midnite representative said external breakers are only needed for switching and disconnecting for maintenance. Our quick disconnects will work
• All solar panels work, output ~47V at no load
• Connected two in series and got about 90V output across the two at no load
• Obtained the dimensions of the panels
  • Panels come with two (+ and -) 12 AWG 90℃ (wet and dry) cables, about 45” long each
• Hole in front beam of trailer through which receptacle cords will be wired is 15/16” in diameter
• Trailer roof beams are 1×1” and 23 ⅞” between corresponding sides of adjacent beams
• Beams can hold at least 165 lbs
• Cannot fit all three panels in front. We decided we will put two in front and one in back, behind the vent, all going the long way to spread the load out over as many beams as possible
• Discussed in detail how panels will be mounted
• Wires will go through holes in the roof through conduit so that the seal in not on the wire itself. Outside end of conduit will need to be sealed off, can use “duct sealant.”
• Professor Bazzi showed us various tools and parts that will be at our disposal