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Toyota solar boat

16 July 2010

The solar panels can be used to provide a supplemental power source for electronics and appliances installed on recreational boats.

Output Maximum: approx. 60 W (solar module)
Conversion efficiency: Maximum approx. 17.5% (solar cell)
Production bases: Cells: Yohkaichi Plant (Shiga, Japan), Modules: Ise Plant (Mie, Japan)
Application: Battery charging for boat’s equipment

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