Development of portable rural power supply hybrid thermoelectric and solar energy/
Izel A. Acilo, Jomiel A. Bartolome, Cairel C. Capiņa, , Mike Harold S. Galang, Nikko A. Mendoza, and Jayrell M. Saturay .--
- Manila: Technological University of the Philippines, 2025.
- xi, 98pages: 29cm.
Bachelor's thesis
College of Industrial Technology .--
Includes bibliographic references and index.
The Study, Development of a portable rural power supply hybrid system integrating thermoelectric and solar energy, presents a sustainable solution for addressing energy access challenges in remote areas such as Ilayang Ilog A Lopez, Quezon. A hybrid power generating system that combines thermoelectric generators (TEGs) with photovoltaic (PV) solar panels is what this research attempts to create and optimize. To solve the problem of energy availability in remote areas, a sustainable solution is to create a portable rural power source that integrates solar and thermoelectric energy. The hybrid system aims to address rural energy demands and raise living conditions in underserved areas by supplying power for lights, communication devices, and small appliances. With the locally sourced components, the system includes a 12-volt, 30 ampere-hour lithium battery to store the generated electricity, two (2) 50-watt photovoltaic (PV) solar cells and 42 (42) 0.5-watt thermoelectric generators (TEGs) to generate electricity. This innovation can transform the lives of those in rural communities, providing them with a reliable and sustainable source of electricity. The performance of the produced prototype is evaluated using six criteria- aesthetics, durability, economy, functionality, workability, and safety. The evaluation yielded an overall mean score of 4.65 and a descriptive rating of "Highly Acceptable." Based on the assessment and results, this study may help the community, especially those living in rural areas and off-grid communities, become more productive and lessen obstacles, especially for students who must study at night.