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Analysis And Optimization Of Electrical Systems In A Solar Car With Applications To Gato Del Sol Iii-Iv, Krishna Venkatesh Prayaga
Analysis And Optimization Of Electrical Systems In A Solar Car With Applications To Gato Del Sol Iii-Iv, Krishna Venkatesh Prayaga
University of Kentucky Master's Theses
Gato del Sol III, was powered by a solar array of 480 Silicon mono-crystalline photovoltaic cells. Maximum Power Point trackers efficiently made use of these cells and tracked the optimal load. The cells were mounted on a fiber glass and foam core composite shell. The shell rides on a lightweight aluminum space frame chassis, which is powered by a 95% efficient brushless DC motor. Gato del Sol IV was the University of Kentucky Solar Car Team’s (UKSCT) entry into the American Solar Car Challenge (ASC) 2010 event. The car makes use of 310 high density lithium-polymer batteries to account for …