Design of solar powered charging backpack

• Main Authors: Taverne, Jonas, Muhammad Sukki, Firdaus, Ayub, Ahmad Syahir, Sellami, Nazmi, Abu Bakar, Siti Hawa, Bani, Nurul Aini, Mas’ud, Abdullahi Abubakar, Iyi, Draco
• Format: Article
• Published: Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science 2018
• Subjects: T Technology (General)
• Online Access: http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/84271/; http://dx.doi.org/10.11591/ijpeds.v9n2.pp848-858
• Institution: Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

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 so...