Overview

Original Research

DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A PORTABLE LOW-COST SOLAR-POWERED MOBILE PHONE CHARGER FOR OFF-GRID ENVIRONMENTS

MD. FEROZ ALI 1, MD. SAZZAD HOSSAIN 2, ASHRAF HOSSAIN SANVI 3, SYED IBN SYAM SIFAT 4, MD ABU YOUSUF 5, and RUBAIYA AKTER 6.

Vol 19, No 01 ( 2024 )   |  DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10548795   |   Author Affiliation: Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Pabna University of Science and Technology, Pabna-6600, Bangladesh 1,2,3,4,6; Department of Electrical Engineering, Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio, USA 5.   |   Licensing: CC 4.0   |   Pg no: 188-198   |   Published on: 05-01-2024

Abstract

This research paper presents the design and implementation of a cost-effective, portable solar-powered mobile phone charger tailored for off-grid environments. The charger's design was meticulously crafted using Proteus software, allowing for detailed simulation and analysis before physical implementation. The implemented model was compared with the simulation output to validate its performance. The charger incorporates a buck converter with an output voltage of 5.05 V, a current rating of 1.51 A, and an output power of 7.61 W. These specifications were achieved through careful component selection and circuit optimization to ensure optimal charging efficiency while utilizing solar energy. The study also evaluates the charger's ability to harness and store solar energy efficiently, making it an environmentally friendly and sustainable solution for off-grid regions. The results showcase the successful realization of a low-cost, solar-powered mobile phone charger with promising implications for providing accessible energy solutions in areas lacking reliable power infrastructure.

Keywords

Solar-Powered Charger, Off-Grid Environments, Proteus Software, Buck Converter, Sustainable Energy, Low-Cost Solution.