A Bag Full Of Sunshine

A Bag Full of Sunshin e

Chariz Sandra H. Ramos 5 – BS ECE Innovation and Technology

Kennedy & Violich Architecture in collaboration with Global Solar Energy

PORTABLE LIGHT

A fabric made with a combination of flexible solar cells and lowenergy lighting.

SOLAR CELLS

LIGHT-EMITTING DIODES

Copper Indium Gallium Diselenide + Sheet of Plastic Well suited for portable Flexible & Fairly Robust Fabric illumination: • Robust • Lightweight • Do not become hot to touch

SMALL BATTERIES SENSORS & SWITCHES

Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries are woven into the fabric along the plastic coated wire connectors. A way to direct the energy where it is most needed.

Chariz Sandra H. Ramos BS Electronics and Communications Engineering CE 195 Innovation and Technology

PORTABLE LIGHT Problem : Living in isolated communities in a poor country wherein connection to energy distributors are difficult and expensive NEWSFLASH!!!

HIGH COST OF ELECTRICITY poor isolated communities

Chariz Sandra H. Ramos BS Electronics and Communications Engineering CE 195 Innovation and Technology

☼3 hrs. charging = 10 hrs. of lighting ☼ rechargeable batteries ☼ maximization of solar energy ☼ cost is less than the solar cells made from silicon Military tents that use flexible solar cells to provide electric power.

“THE SKY IS THE LIMIT!!! The abundance of solar energy is a tantalizing alternative to the dwindling reserves of fossil fuels. solar powered airship Solar chargers Emergency lights

Relevance in the Philippines The country is in need of alternative and low-cost source of energy especially in our economy, living conditions and with the rising cost of electricity.

Bahay kubo

The country is geographically located where solar energy can be fully maximized.

Military tents Camping or Party tents

Chariz Sandra H. Ramos BS Electronics and Communications Engineering CE 195 Innovation and Technology

might allow a patch on the back of a jacket, or the side of a bag, to power your ipod, laptop or tricklecharge a mobile!