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Scott Kerstetter & Josiah Peck
Design of a Solar Power System for Ekuphileni Bible Institute
Fourteenth Annual School of Science, Engineering, and Health Symposium
April 28, 2017
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Our Client
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6.9 kW solar power system
The Theological College of Zimbabwe (TCZ)
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Ekuphileni Bible Institute (EBI)
EBI
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The Problem
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Power production in Zimbabwe is not sufficient for power usage.
Definition of the Problem
Power loss occurs roughly 40 time per week.
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Definition: Power supplier systematically limits power to large areas of power grid
• Regular time intervals
• All areas treated equally
Load Shedding
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Definition: Load shedding with ulterior motives.
• Random time intervals
• Wealthy = more power
Corrupt Load Shedding
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The Solar Solution
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Our Solution
Solar
Batteries
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Budget: $20,000
Required Energy Production
• 5.3 kW System (With Classrooms)
• 4.0 kW System (Without Classrooms)
Energy Storage
• 400 Ah Capacity
System Specifications
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Photovoltaic System
• Kitchen
• Library
• Classrooms
What We Intend to Power
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• Client specifications and concerns
• Prevent food loss
• Provide reliable Internet
Why Choose the Library and Kitchen?
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The Design
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Placement of Solar Panels
• 15 panels
• Pending funding:
3 panels
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Component Board
• Custom made
• Distributor: Samansco
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Outback components
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Three week site team trip will occur in May-June 2017 Team consists of 5 students and 2 advisors
Upcoming Installation
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Ekuphileni Bible Institute (EBI)
Advanced Solar Industries (ASI)
The Collaboratory for Strategic Partnerships and Applied Research
Messiah College‘s Department of Engineering
Advisors: Dr. Michael Robinson, Nathan Charles, and Mark Brill
Solar PV project team members
Acknowledgements
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Questions
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