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Design of Solar Powered Charging Backpack Jonas Taverne; Firdaus Muhammad-Sukki; Ahmad Syahir Ayub; Nazmi Sellami; Siti Hawa Abu-Bakar; Nurul Aini Bani; Abdullahi Abubakar Mas’ud; Draco Iyi
International Journal of Power Electronics and Drive Systems (IJPEDS) Vol 9, No 2: June 2018
Publisher : Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11591/ijpeds.v9.i2.pp848-858

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This paper demonstrated a step by step process in designing a solar powered charging backpack that is capable of charging a mobile phone efficiently. A selection of existing products available on the market were reviewed and compared to ascertain the cost, size, and output capabilities. Next, the solar cell types and regulators were compared and their respective merits were also investigated. The charging system was then designed and tested before being integrated with the backpack. The results clearly showed that the system managed to charge the mobile phone. However, it was found that the excessive power dissipation has caused the linear regulator to generate significant heat.
Improved design of a DC-DC converter in residential solar photovoltaic system Mantas Darameičikas; Firdaus Muhammad Sukki; Siti Hawa Abu Bakar; Nazmi Sellami; Nurul Aini Bani; Mohd Nabil Muhtazaruddin; Abdullahi Abubakar Mas’ud; Jorge Alfredo Ardila Rey
International Journal of Power Electronics and Drive Systems (IJPEDS) Vol 10, No 3: September 2019
Publisher : Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (375.929 KB) | DOI: 10.11591/ijpeds.v10.i3.pp1476-1482

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With growing demand in renewable energy, solar photovoltaic (PV) technology is becoming more popular. A number of research has been carried out to increase the efficiency of the PV system. One of them is improving the Switch Mode Power Supplies (SMPS) performance to ensure maximum solar energy extraction. This paper looks at buck type SMPS suitability for use in solar PV installed in residential houses. The main issues that affect the response from the output are identified. The work will utilise the LT SPICE software to carry out the simulation. The primary objective of the study is to design an improved converter controller which is more robust and is able to maintain constant output. The emphasis is on good efficiency, stability and low output voltage ripple. This could be achieved by using the current mode control (CMC) techniques – an alternative design to the voltage mode control technique (VMC). Results obtained via simulations reveal strong evidence of CMC superiority over the VMC.