I'd like to show off my design for a solar array that takes advantage of the new size of the substation. Since the size has changed from 16X16 to 18X18 It also has roboports in the corners and few logistic storage chests.
The Roboports are used to build the thing and since they are in the corners, it allows the bots in this network to clear trees and clear space for a new array. It also has a few storage chests (Too fill the holes mainly) which can hold the wood from clearing trees. And really we cant have enough storage in the network.
This array also follows the old trapezoid graph for solar panels and accumulators, where as the optimum ratio of accumulators to solar panels is 0.84 or 20:24. The ratio of this design is 0.8571 and in my opinion, you should have a few more accumulators for a just in case sorta deal
Thanks
Edit 06/07/17: HUGE thanks to Distelzombie for teaching me how to post strings, So just disregard a few of the following posts
Also, if you are like me and put your solar arrays on the edge of the base, Make sure to unclick all the storage chests, These will make your bots fly very far for objects as well as waste power...