B08_ATCH_B_Solar_Panel_Salients_and_Packaging-Marking_3-7-23.pdf

ATCH B Solar Panel Salients 3‐7‐23

Salient Characteristics Solar Panels

SOLAR PANELS AND MOUNTING BRACKETS

The USGS Hydrologic Instrumentation Facility needs to purchase various size solar panels, including 10, 20, 30, 40-watt, and 65-watt versions and mounting brackets. The solar panels are used to charge 12-volt power systems at various remote hydrologic data collection sites all over the country.

The units are needed to re-stock the HIF warehouse and fulfill the needs of Water Science Centers nationwide.

Salient characteristics and requirements for the following solar panels and mounting hardware are included herein:

- 10-watt solar panels, page 2

- 20-watt solar panels, page 3

- 30-watt solar panels, page 4

- 40-watt solar panels, page 5

65-watt solar panels, page 6

- 30-watt (flat unbreakable style) solar panels, page 7

- Solar panel mounting hardware for std. 10, 20, 30 and 40-watt solar panels, page 8

- Solar panel mounting hardware for 65-watt solar panels, page 8

- Solar panel mounting hardware for 30-watt unbreakable style solar panels, page 9

- Packaging and marking, page 10

Each solar panel shall be provided with 1 set of appropriate mounting hardware.

10-Watt Solar Panels

1. Electrical:

a. Peak power (Pmax): 10 Watts minimum

b. Power tolerance: +/- 5 %, maximum

c. Short Circuit Current (Isc): 0.6 Amps minimum

d. Open Circuit Voltage (Voc): 20V - 23V range

e. Module Efficiency: 10% minimum

f. Type of Solar Cells: Monocrystalline or Polycrystalline silicon only.

2. Physical/Mechanical:

a. Length: 18” maximum.

b. Width: 12” maximum.

c. Depth/Thickness: 1.5 inches maximum, including frame.

d. Weight: 5 lbs. maximum, including frame.

e. Frame: weather resistant, waterproof, snow loads (5400Pa), withstand high wind (2400Pa), light weight anodized aluminum frame, impact resistant and anti-reflection coated glass.

3. Electrical (Cable/Junction Box):

a. Cable type/size: 2-conductor, wire colors with polarities (red+/black-) or (white+/black-), 16-18

AWG stranded wire cable (only), UV resistant cable jacket.

b. Cable length: 15 feet minimum, continuous length (non-spliced); either permanently attached to the panel or connected in a sealed junction box on the back of the panel with no more than one cable knockout

c. Junction box: IP-65 or better rating.

4. Warranty:

a. Minimum 10-year with 90% power output

20-Watt Solar Panels

5. Electrical:

a. Peak power (Pmax): 20 Watts minimum

b. Power tolerance: +/- 5 %, maximum

c. Short Circuit Current (Isc): 1.2 Amps minimum

d. Open Circuit Voltage (Voc): 20.0V - 23.0V range

f. Type of solar cells: Monocrystalline or Polycrystalline silicon only

6. Physical/Mechanical:

a. Length: 22” maximum

b. Width: 16” maximum

c. Depth/Thickness: 2 inches maximum, including frame

d. Weight: 9 lbs. maximum, including frame weight anodized aluminum frame, impact resistant and anti-reflection coated glass

7. Electrical (Cable/Junction Box):

a. Cable type/size: 2-conductor, wire colors with polarities (red+/black-) or (white+/black-), 16-18

AWG stranded wire cable (Only), UV resistant cable jacket

b. Cable length: 15 Feet minimum, continuous length (non-spliced); either permanently attached to the panel or connected in a sealed junction box on the back of the panel with no more than one

c. Junction box: IP-65 or better rating

8. Warranty:

30-Watt Solar Panels:

9. Electrical:

a. Peak Power (Pmax): 30 Watts minimum

b. Power tolerance: +/- 5 %, maximum

c. Short Circuit Current (Isc): 1.80 Amps minimum

d. Open Circuit Voltage (Voc): 20V - 23V range

10. Physical/Mechanical:

a. Length: 27” maximum

b. Width: 20” maximum

c. Depth/Thickness: 2 inches maximum, including frame

d. Weight: 9 lbs. maximum, including frame

e. Frame: weather resistant, waterproof, snow loads (5400Pa), withstand high wind (2400Pa), light weight anodized aluminum frame, impact resistant and anti-reflection coated glass

11. Electrical (Cable/Junction Box):

a. Cable type/size: 2-conductor, wire colors with polarities (red+/black-) or (white+/black-), 16-18

AWG stranded wire cable (Only), UV resistant cable jacket

b. Cable length: 15 Feet minimum, continuous length (non-spliced); either permanently attached to the panel or connected in a sealed junction box on the back of the panel with no more than one

12. Warranty:

40-Watt Solar Panels:

13. Electrical:

a. Peak Power (Pmax): 40 Watts minimum

b. Power tolerance: +/- 5 %, maximum

c. Short Circuit Current (Isc): 2.1 Amps minimum

d. Open Circuit Voltage (Voc): 20V – 23V range

14. Physical/Mechanical:

a. Length: 32” maximum

b. Width: 22” maximum

c. Depth/Thickness: 2 inches maximum, including frame

d. Weight: 13 lbs. maximum, including frame

15. Electrical (Cable/Junction Box):

a. Cable type/size: 2-conductor, wire colors with polarities (red+/black-) or (white+/black-), 16-18

AWG stranded wire cable (Only), UV resistant cable jacket

b. Cable length: 15 Feet minimum, continuous length (non-spliced); either permanently attached to the panel or connected in a sealed junction box on the back of the panel with no more than one

16. Warranty:

65-Watt Solar Panels:

17. Electrical:

a. Peak Power (Pmax): 65 Watts minimum

b. Power tolerance: +/- 5 %, maximum

c. Short Circuit Current (Isc): 3.8 Amps minimum

d. Open Circuit Voltage (Voc): 20V – 23V range

18. Physical/Mechanical:

a. Length: 41” maximum

b. Width: 22” maximum

c. Depth/Thickness: 2 inches maximum, including frame

d. Weight: 25 lbs. maximum, including frame

19. Electrical (Cable/Junction Box):

a. Cable type/size: 2-conductor, wire colors with polarities (red+/black-) or (white+/black-), 16-18

AWG stranded wire cable (Only), UV resistant cable jacket

b. Cable length: 15 Feet minimum, continuous length (non-spliced); either permanently attached to the panel or connected in a sealed junction box on the back of the panel with no more than one

20. Warranty:

30-Watt Solar Panels – flat unbreakable style:

21. Electrical:

g. Peak Power (Pmax): 30 Watts minimum

h. Power tolerance: +/- 5 %, maximum

i. Short Circuit Current (Isc): 1.6 Amps minimum

j. Open Circuit Voltage (Voc): 20V - 23V range

k. Module Efficiency: 10% minimum

l. Type of solar cells: Monocrystalline or Polycrystalline silicon only

22. Physical/Mechanical:

m. Length: 25” maximum

n. Width: 18” maximum

o. Depth/Thickness: 0.3 inch maximum

p. Weight: 12 lbs. maximum, including frame

q. Frame: weather resistant, waterproof, snow loads (5400Pa), withstand high wind (2400Pa), light weight anodized aluminum, impact resistant and anti-reflection coated glass

r. Shall be “unbreakable” style, with damage-resistant features, and able to withstand being dropped without breakage

23. Electrical: (Cable/Junction Box):

s. Cable type/size: 2-conductor, wire colors with polarities (red+/black-) or (white+/black-), 16-18

AWG stranded wire cable (Only), UV resistant cable jacket

t. Cable length: 15 Feet minimum, continuous length (non-spliced); either permanently attached to the panel or connected in a sealed junction box on the back of the panel with no more than one

u. Junction box: IP-65 or better rating

24. Warranty:

v. Minimum 5-year with 90% power output

Solar Panel Mounting Hardware for Std. 10, 20, 30 and 40-Watt Solar Panels:

25. General Features:

a. Compatible with the 10, 20, 30, and 40-watt solar panels described above

b. Side-of-pole and flat type mounting bracket

c. Works on pipe sizes up to 2-inch pipe

d. All mounting parts and hardware are corrosion-resistant aluminum or stainless steel

e. Fully adjustable for azimuth (0 – 360 degrees) and elevation (0 – 90 degrees, minimum)

f. Mounting bracket: must accept standard size U-bolts with retaining clips, band clamps, and bolts/lag screws for pole or flat surface mounting

g. Employs standard SAE bolts, nuts, washers, etc. that can be easily replaced by users

h. Panel bracket: must attach to both sides of panel using a solid piece of metal and pivot on mounting bracket

Suggest: Mounting Kit HPM18/30 or EQUAL

Solar Panel Mounting Hardware for 65-Watt Solar Panels:

26. General Features:

a. Compatible with the 65-watt unbreakable solar panel described above

b. Side-of-pole and dual arm mount bracket

c. Works on pipe sizes up to 4-inch pipe

d. All mounting parts and hardware are corrosion-resistant aluminum or stainless steel

e. Fully adjustable for azimuth (0 – 360 degrees) and elevation (0 – 90 degrees, minimum)

f. Mounting bracket: must accept standard size U-bolts with retaining clips, band clamps, and bolts/lag screws for pole or flat surface mounting

g. Employs standard SAE bolts, nuts, washers, etc. that can be easily replaced by users

h. Panel bracket: must attach to both sides of panel using a solid piece of metal and pivot on mounting bracket

Solar Panel Mounting Hardware for 30-Watt Unbreakable Style Solar Panels:

27. General Features:

a. Compatible with the 30-watt unbreakable style solar panel described above

b. Side-of-pole and flat type mounting bracket

c. Works on pipe sizes up to 2-inch pipe

d. All mounting parts and hardware are corrosion-resistant aluminum or stainless steel

e. Fully adjustable for azimuth (0 – 360 degrees) and elevation (0 – 90 degrees, minimum)

f. Mounting bracket: must accept standard size U-bolts with retaining clips, band clamps, and bolts/lag screws for pole or flat surface mounting

g. Employs standard SAE bolts, nuts, washers, etc. that can be easily replaced by users

h. Panel bracket: must attach to both sides of panel using a solid piece of metal and pivot on mounting bracket

i. Include rails (or brackets) for mounting the bracket to the solar panel

Packaging/Marking:

Each solar panel and 1 set of appropriate mounting hardware shall be individually boxed in one carton.

The vendor shall affix the Government supplied bar code labels to each box. Government bar code labels will be supplied following contract award.