For my project, I prefer an open source license, to give an opportunity to share the knowledge I gained, and open a path for further developments.
To create the license, I visited Creative Commons page and answered a simple questionnaire.
Develop a plan for dissemination of your final project.
Prepare drafts of your summary slide (presentation.png, 1920x1080) and video clip (presentation.mp4, 1080p HTML5, < ~minute, < ~10 MB) and put them in your root directory.
Formulate future opportunities.
“SMART SOLAR PANEL” is the title of my final project.
This project focuses on the development of a smart solar panel system that incorporates dual-axis tracking and self-cleaning functionalities. By dynamically adjusting the panel's position along the X and Y axes based on the sun's position, the system maximizes energy generation by optimizing sunlight exposure. Additionally, the system includes automated self-cleaning mechanisms to remove dust and debris, reducing maintenance requirements and enhancing overall efficiency. This project aims to create a sustainable and cost-effective solution that significantly improves the performance and longevity of solar panels, contributing to the wider adoption of renewable energy sources.
The main goal of this project is to use clean and sustainable energy in the most efficient way and ensure the provision of electricity everywhere, even if isolated from the city. These are in line with my Wright Department of Energy (DOE) assurance of affordable supplies.
In the broad spectrum, this project is aimed at any individual or company interested in accessing sustainable energy with the most efficiency. My hope, however, is that this project will be used by the Department of Energy (DOE) in the UAE to help ensure an affordable supply of power in difficult environments and to ensure maximum energy efficiency.
This project is created using the methods and skills acquired during the course of Fab Academy 2023, and the resources provided by FabLab UAE.
For my project, I prefer an open source license, to give an opportunity to share the knowledge I gained, and open a path for further developments.
To create the license, I visited Creative Commons page and answered a simple questionnaire.
With this license, you are free to:
Share: copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format
Adapt: remix, transform, and build upon the material
Under the following terms:
Attribution: You must give appropriate credit, provide a link to the license, and indicate if changes were made. You may do so in any reasonable manner, but not in any way that suggests the licensor endorses you or your use.
ShareAlike: If you remix, transform, or build upon the material, you must distribute your contributions under the same license as the original.
Marketing:
As stated in the license, this is an open-source, commercial project, ergo I have really considered marketing.
Manufacturing:
In case this project fulfils its aim to be used by everyone but spitefully companies and DOE in UAE, mass production is to be considered. Of course, manufacturing the electronics can be carried out in FabLab UAE on a small scale, otherwise, we can mass manufacture by sending the files to 'China' to have massive production on a big scale.
Future possibilities::
At this stage, The product is quite presentable, however, if considered a future where mass production of the project is possible, then the only change will be the scale that the customer like.
For the final project idea, I really enjoy thinking of new creative ideas. Although this time I have a lot of ideas going into my mind which makes me confused to select one of them. As a Computer Engineering student, I like to join Engineering and Computer and renewable energy, Thus, my final project is to create a solar panel that moves in a dual-axis with Solar radiation. This robot can be beneficial not only for countries with similar climates as the UAE (Sunny climate) but even the countries that have (Cloudy climate) since the solar panel will move with the light source. This project focuses on the development of a smart solar panel system that incorporates dual-axis tracking and self-cleaning functionalities. By dynamically adjusting the panel's position along the X and Y axes based on the sun's position, the system maximizes energy generation by optimizing sunlight exposure. Additionally, the system includes automated self-cleaning mechanisms to remove dust and debris, reducing maintenance requirements and enhancing overall efficiency. This project aims to create a sustainable and cost-effective solution that significantly improves the performance and longevity of solar panels, contributing to the wider adoption of renewable energy sources.
