Power

Solar-powered energy architecture for reliable long-duration autonomous missions.

Energy system overview

PEARL uses a solar-powered onboard energy system designed to support long-duration autonomous environmental monitoring. The platform combines high-efficiency solar panels, MPPT-based battery charging, intelligent power distribution, and protected low-voltage electronics to reliably operate sensors, communication systems, and propulsion components in marine environments. The modular architecture enables continuous sensing, remote operation, and energy-efficient field deployment for extended missions.

Power architecture highlights

Solar-powered generation

High-efficiency panel configurations harvest renewable energy for persistent operation in field conditions.

MPPT battery charging

MPPT-based charge control improves charging performance and energy utilization for long-duration deployment.

Intelligent distribution

A protected onboard distribution architecture powers sensors, communications, and propulsion subsystems safely.

System diagrams

Electrical layout and solar panel references used in the PEARL power stack.

PEARL power distribution architecture showing battery, charge controller, motor controllers, and sensor electronics.
Integrated power distribution board and subsystem wiring architecture.
Reference table of solar panel options and form factors for PEARL power system planning.
Solar panel specifications supporting energy sizing and deployment planning.

Reliable long-duration operation

Together, PEARL's solar harvesting, protected electronics, and modular architecture enable robust autonomous field operation with lower maintenance overhead and improved mission endurance.