The search for enhancing green electricity generation and the constant increase in the price of crude oil and its products propelled the choice of this research. Hence, a photovoltaic fuel-less power-generating system using locally available materials. The input and output characteristics are analyzed to determine the efficiency, and the power generated by the photovoltaic-powered fuel-less generator is used to power an external load. The photovoltaic used is oriented to face in a direction with optimum tilt for maximum yield (to face southward) of solar power. This orientation and angle of tilt were determined using the Garmin Oregon450 GPS in conjunction with a Seaward Solar Survey 200R meter. Thus, the photovoltaic fuel-less generator was successfully developed. The driving component of this power-generating system is the 1 HP Direct Current (DC) motor, powered by two (2) 250 W mono-crystalline solar panels via a 12 V battery connected to a 30 A charge controller to maintain the charge level of the battery which helps to spin the 650 W Alternating Current (AC) alternator to deliver electricity. The device efficiently delivered power by lighting three (3) incandescent bulbs and a standing fan with total power between 100 and 220 W, and an efficiency of 70–75%. This generator is eco-friendly since it does not emit any contaminants to the environment.

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Developing a Photovoltaic Fuel-Less Power-Generating System from Mechanical Waste: Implications for Clean Energy Generation

  • Williams A. Ayara,
  • Adenike O. Boyo,
  • Mustapha O. Adewusi,
  • Razaq O. Kesinro,
  • Mojisola R. Usikalu,
  • Kehinde D. Oyeyemi

摘要

The search for enhancing green electricity generation and the constant increase in the price of crude oil and its products propelled the choice of this research. Hence, a photovoltaic fuel-less power-generating system using locally available materials. The input and output characteristics are analyzed to determine the efficiency, and the power generated by the photovoltaic-powered fuel-less generator is used to power an external load. The photovoltaic used is oriented to face in a direction with optimum tilt for maximum yield (to face southward) of solar power. This orientation and angle of tilt were determined using the Garmin Oregon450 GPS in conjunction with a Seaward Solar Survey 200R meter. Thus, the photovoltaic fuel-less generator was successfully developed. The driving component of this power-generating system is the 1 HP Direct Current (DC) motor, powered by two (2) 250 W mono-crystalline solar panels via a 12 V battery connected to a 30 A charge controller to maintain the charge level of the battery which helps to spin the 650 W Alternating Current (AC) alternator to deliver electricity. The device efficiently delivered power by lighting three (3) incandescent bulbs and a standing fan with total power between 100 and 220 W, and an efficiency of 70–75%. This generator is eco-friendly since it does not emit any contaminants to the environment.