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Southwest Photovoltaic (PV) Systems, Inc.
212 East Main, Tomball, Texas 77375 • Ph: 281.351.0031 • Fax: 281.351.8356

Each UNI-SOLAR solar battery charger utilizes the proprietary Triple Junction silicon solar cells of United Solar. These cells are made in a roll-to-roll deposition process on a continuous roll of stainless steel sheet metal. The result is a unique, flexible, lightweight cell.

The vinyl and foam modules are exceptionally durable. They are encapsulated in UV stabilized polymers and bonded and stitched to a cushioned backing material. The polymer encapsulation includes EVA and fluoropolymer Tefzel, a DuPont film.

Bypass diodes are connecetd across each cell, allowing the modules (excluding the USF-5) to produce power even when partially shaded. Blocking diodes are included within each poted junction box. A blocking diode prevents battery discharge into the module under very low or no-light conditions.

Each panel has 8 feet of tinned wire with 2-pin SAE connector and is packaged with a 2-foot fused battery cable.

 
For full module information, see the datasheet download area below.
Datasheet download area
 
Triple Junction Technology
The heart of the new UNI-POWER modules is the Triple Junction silicon solar cell unique to United Solar. Each cell is composed of three semiconductor junctions stacked on top of each other. The bottom cell absorbs the red light, the middle cell absorbs the green light and the top cell absorbs the blue light. This spectrum splitting capability is the key to higher efficiency.
     
Features    

Module ratings of 5W to 32W

Easy to carry and deploy
Triple junction silicon solar cells Rugged and flexible
Polymer laminated Blocking diodes for battery protection
Bypass diodes for shadow tolerance Five year limited warranty
Weather resistant  

Specifications      
 
USF-5
USF-11
USF-32
Rated power
5W
10.3W
32W
Peak power voltage (Vp)
16.5V
16.5V
16.5V
Peak power curent (Ip)
0.3A
0.62A
1.94A
Open circuit voltage (Voc)
23.8V
23.8V
23.8V
Short circuit current (Isc)
0.37A
0.78A
2.4A
Series fuse rating
0.75A
1.5A
4A
Dimensions (in.)
21.8x9.71
21.8x16.7
56.27x16.7
Weight (lbs.)
1.18
2
4.7
   
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