Date of Award

2020

Degree Type

Capstone Project

First Advisor

Dr. Bahram Nassersharif

Abstract

E2SOL approached Team 11 with the idea to develop a product that allows an average person to be able to put a portable solar panel on top of a vehicle and utilize that energy as it hits the roof throughout the day. This project is based around the concept that solar energy is capable of being harvested and stored inside a module that can be mounted onto a roof of a vehicle. Through the literature and patient searches, 120 concepts were created. The best concepts of the 120 were then taken into consideration and proof of concepts were established.

This design will use solar panels to generate power, which charges the portable battery pack and can be easily removed from the vehicle. This then allows the consumer to provide electricity to whatever he or she desires. Goals and constraints were planned to fulfill the requirements for this product. The Portable E-Mobility Microgrid must have lightweight and portable features that are also safe for the consumer to be operating. It must be easy to maintain and operate with efficient power production. Engineering analysis was performed to figure out the best design of portability for the solar panels.

Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a physical prototype of the product was not able to be constructed. However, various forms of analysis for the project were performed to ensure that the product would be clearly defined for future work. Examples of analysis done include engineering analysis, market and financial analysis, competitive analysis, and safety analysis. Using simulation and a detailed cost analysis it was determined that the product could be manufactured to be safe, efficient, and affordable.

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Sponsor: E2SOL Inc., Anthony Baro

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