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Design, Build and Test of a Mobile Solar PV Generator


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DOI: https://doi.org/10.15866/ireme.v17i9.23369

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Solar PV system in Jordan holds a significant potential, and studies show that solar radiation levels ranging from 2 to 7 kWh/m2 and approximately 330 sunny days per year. One of the modified designs on photovoltaic systems is the off-grid mobile PV generator system, capable of producing an electric power output up to 2 kWh/day and incorporating a storage battery system as a backup. The proposed system is compact, small and can be transferred to any location easily. The PV arrays mounted on the main body can be hydraulically opened and closed to save space, ensuring high mobility, easy of construction and operation within short time. This innovative system represents an intelligent solution for numerous locations requiring electrical power such as disaster areas like flood and earthquake zones, sparsely populated regions and camping places. Moreover, this project serves as an educational, practical, and training exercise on Mechanical Engineering principles for undergraduate students. It also constitutes a high-performance engineering project, enabling engineering students to acquire knowledge in solar PV systems, engineering skills, and the freedom to express their creativity and imaginations. Ultimately, this initiative aims to foster the development of experience, skills and professionalism, cultivating “hands on engineers", and potentially contributing to the enhancement of the automotive industry in Jordan. The research work in this paper encompasses the design, construction, and test of a 1 kW mobile PV generator with results demonstrating alignment with the design system.
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Mobile PV Generator; Off Grid; Storage Batteries; Smart Solution

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