Portable Power Charger Design with Solar Panels

Portable Power Charger Design with Solar Panels

Presenter(s)

Lucas Terry

Comments

3:00-4:15, Kennedy Union Ballroom

Description

When camping, access to electricity is often unreliable. The aim of this project is to design and prototype a solar panel battery charging system for small electronics in remote locations. The system requirements are to have two stable DC voltage outputs (5 V and 13.8 V), be able to withstand continual use, and have a small footprint. The design techniques are formed by power electronic principles and implemented to create two isolated circuits for converting and stabilizing the current generated by the solar panels. The device prototype is tested to verify it functions as intended. The final deliverables of this project are a functional device, test data in various weather conditions, and a live demonstration of the device granted the goals of the project are successfully achieved.

Publication Date

4-23-2025

Project Designation

Course Project - ECT 400 P1

Primary Advisor

Alex M. Watson

Primary Advisor's Department

Engineering Management, Systems, and Technology

Keywords

Stander Symposium, School of Engineering

Institutional Learning Goals

Scholarship

Portable Power Charger Design with Solar Panels

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