Addressing Power

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Team Members : Shruthi M
Shruthi Krishna B
Guided by:
Reg no : 2303917711522049 Dr.M.Palaninatharaja,
2303917711522050
Principal i/c & Head, Mechatronics, TCE.
Team Name : Technovators Mr.M.M.Devarajan,
Year & Semester : II Year & III Semester Asst. Prof, Mechatronics, TCE
Introduction
• Many regions around the world face significant challenges in
using electricity outdoors and indoors.

• This lack of consistent power supply limits daily activities and

hampers response efforts.

• Additionally, during power outages or natural disasters, the

inability to charge essential devices is a major problem.

• With increasing reliance on portable electronics and the need for

sustainable energy alternatives, addressing these issues is crucial.

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Empathy Mapping

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Survey

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Literature Survey
Title Author Scope of Work Year of Name of the Inference
Publication Journal
Hybrid Solar K. Hybrid solar-wind 2022 IEEE Focuses on technical
and Wind Madhavan system for off-grid Transactions advancements in renewable
Charging et al. power enhancing on energy and storage.
system for portability. Sustainable Drawback: Lacks
Rural Energy interdisciplinary or socio-
Electrification economic perspectives.
A Review of Juan Analyses 38 2023 Energies Provides a broad range of
Hybrid Carlos, articles, research from conferences.
Renewable Leon categorizing Drawback: Lacks depth and
Energy Gomez, design, batteries, comprehensive peer review.
Systems Susana, etc. optimization and
improvement.
Experimental H. Yang, L. Hybrid Energy 2023 AIP Covers diverse energy topics,
Design and Lu, W. Zhou System. Conference offering a multidisciplinary
Fabrication of Combines vertical Proceedings approach.
Portable axis wind turbine Drawback: Sometimes lacks
Hybrid Wind- & solar panels for technical depth
Solar System portable use.
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Literature Survey
Title Author Scope of Work Year of Name of the Inference
Publication Journal
Hybrid Solar R. A. Examines solar- 2023 International Focuses on engineering
and Wind Ganorkar wind integration Research innovations and practical
Power et al. for EV charging Journal on solutions.
Generation offering Modernizatio Drawback: May not cover the
System for portability. n in underlying physics in detail
Portable Engineering,
Electronic Technology
Devices and Science
A Novel Solar- Various Explores hybrid 2024 International Offers innovative physics
Wind Hybrid (Under the solar-wind systems Journal of research and theoretical
Charging aegis of for mobile Innovative foundations.
System for IJRMPS) devices, focusing Research in Drawback: Lacks practical
Mobile efficiency Modern application focus
Applications improvement of Physics and
solar panels. Sciences

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Research Gap
• Focuses mainly on technical aspects, lacking integration with socio-economic, policy, and
interdisciplinary perspectives.

• Papers are often preliminary, lacking comprehensive peer review and detailed analysis.

• Provides broad coverage but lacks in-depth technical analysis and engineering solutions.

• Primarily focuses on applied engineering solutions, without exploring the underlying

scientific theories or interdisciplinary approaches.

• Strong on theoretical physics but lacks practical applications and real-world

implementation in energy and engineering fields.

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Problem Statement

• The widespread lack of reliable and consistent access

to electricity, limits access to power for essential
activities and in day to day life.

• As dependency on portable electronic devices grows,

the need for a sustainable, independent, and reliable
charging solution becomes critical.

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Need for the Project
• Growing Demand for Renewables
- Shift toward sustainable energy sources like wind and solar.

• Power Access in Remote Areas

- Lack of reliable electricity in off-grid locations.

• Emergency Power Solution

- Need for charging during power outages or disasters.

• Eco-Friendly and Cost-Effective

- Sustainable, low-cost alternative to traditional chargers.

• Rising Use of Portable Electronics

- Increased need for charging portable devices.

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5 whys
• Why do people seek power banks?
- Since charging ports are not available everywhere.
• Why is there a lack of charging ports?
- Inaccessibility of electricity in certain places.
• Why does electricity lack in those areas?
- Requires large transformers in turn increasing carbon foot print.
• Why carbon footprint is increased?
- The electricity used to charge devices generate greenhouse gas emissions.
• Why electricity produces greenhouse gas emissions?
- Electricity used to charge devices produces greenhouse gas emissions because it is
generated by burning fossil. These release carbon dioxide and nitrous oxide into the
atmosphere, which trap the sun's heat and contribute to the greenhouse effect.

Thus, we require a sustainable solution for this problem that mostly depends on renewable
energy.

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Brainstorming

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Morphology Chart
Features Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Option 4 Option 5
Solar panel Mono crystalline Poly crystalline Thin film Foldable panels Flexible

Wind turbine Vertical axis Horizontal axis Micro turbine Collapsible Helical turbine
blades
Battery type Lithium ion LiFePO4 Lead - acid Super capacitor NiMH
Power output USB A USB C AC Outlet Wireless charging DC charging port

Weather Water proof case UV resistant Dust proof Heat resistance Corrosion
proofing coating resistance
Materials Recycled plastic Aluminium alloy Bio-degradable Carbon fibre Stainless steel
composites
Durability Shock proof Vibration Impact resistant Reinforced edges Water proof &
resistant corners submissible
Portability Light weight Foldable Carrying handle Attached strap Built in wheels
Smart features Bluetooth Wi-Fi monitoring Automatic Solar tracking Overcharge
connection switching system system
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Objectives

• Develop a hybrid energy system that combines wind and

solar power

- for reliable, off-grid charging.

- to maximize energy efficiency and utilization.
- promote sustainable energy use by providing an eco-
friendly alternative.
- offer a reliable power solution for emergency situations,
ensuring access to essential device charging.

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Methodology
Identify
Research & Analyse Design Test Iterate
sustainable
identify gaps needs
ideas

Designing involves many steps:

- Ideate models
- Select components
- Arrangement
- Prototype
Final modifications and Analyse for Refine &
feedback loop improving Iterate

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Work to be done
• Research and Analysis
- Study existing hybrid systems, identify limitations, and explore for improvements.

• User-Centric Design
- Gather user preferences, assess needs, and focus on portability and reliability.

• Sustainability and Cost Optimization

- Evaluate current sustainability practices and find cost-effective, eco-friendly solutions.

• System Development and Testing

- Design the system, test, and gather feedback to refine performance.

• Finalization and Reporting

- Implement improvements, prepare a report, and ensure continuous system optimization.

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Summary
• Many regions face challenges in accessing reliable electricity, especially in off-grid
areas and during power outages.

• This disrupts daily activities and makes it difficult to charge essential devices.

• With the growing use of portable electronics and the increasing need for sustainable
energy alternatives, there is a pressing demand for independent, eco-friendly, and
reliable power sources.

• To meet these needs, a solution that combines renewable energy sources like wind and
solar becomes crucial to ensure consistent, accessible power in remote and emergency
situations.

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References

• https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/14/16/5117
• https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352484721004449
• https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1364032123000930
• https://www.researchgate.net/publication/323187231_Solar_and_Wind_Energy_based_charging_station_for_Electric_Vehicles
• https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S259012302300748X
• https://www.energy.gov/energysaver/hybrid-wind-and-solar-electric-systems
• https://www.researchgate.net/publication/286812945_Design_of_a_hybrid_solar-
wind_powered_charging_station_for_electric_vehicles
• https://www.ijrrr.com/papers7-4/paper3-Wind%20and%20Solar%20Mobile%20Charger.pdf
• https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772671123002425
• https://www.irjmets.com/uploadedfiles/paper//issue_5_may_2022/22313/final/fin_irjmets1651918827.pdf
• https://www.energy.gov/energysaver/hybrid-wind-and-solar-electric-
systems#:~:text=The%20wind%20is%20strong%20in,power%20when%20you%20need%20it.

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THANK YOU

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