Solar Powered Electric Boat

Norazlan, Ishak (2009) Solar Powered Electric Boat. Project Report. UTeM, Melaka, Malaysia. (Submitted)

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Abstract

This project is about the design and development of a solar boat that is powered by an electric motor which gets its supply from photovoltaic (PV) panels and utilizes solar energy. The PV panels must be mounted and installed on the boat without compromising riding comfortability. This provides a cost-effective way for leisure or moving around relatively short distances. To design the solar powered electric boat, the system is using solar panel, rechargeable battery and electric motor. A solar collector is connected to the rechargeable battery for collecting solar energy and converting such energy to electrical power that is delivered to the rechargeable battery for recharging thereof. A rechargeable battery is connected to an electric motor for providing electrical power to drive the motor. Besides that, this solar boat is developed to minimize and economize the electricity uses for its electric motor and maximizes the usefulness of solar energy in our life without wasting it and then extends the system for commercial market. For the conclusion, the solar powered electric boat that obtains its supply from photovoltaic panels wills functional using solar energy.

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