DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A 1.5 KVA PORTABLE SOLAR GENERATOR


Given the non-steady electric power supply in many third world countries especially Nigeria, there is the need to seek an alternative form of energy for domestic power supply. Among the numerous options, renewable energy alternative such as solar energy system is the most popular choice. Solar energy power supply has many advantages over the traditional power generating alternatives such as using generating set. It is green, noiseless and ubiquitous. This paper highlights the design and implementation of a 1.5 KVA portable solar generator. The solar generator is an all-in-one system housed in a metallic rack measuring 16 inches x 24 inches x 16 inches. The battery bank, the charge controller and the inverting system are all enclosed in the same rack. It is so engineered that its portable feature allows it to be easily moved from one place to another. Two monocrystaline PV-panels of 150 W each serve as the dc voltage generator which charges up a battery bank. The pur


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