Solar tree offgrid photovoltaic system prototype

• Grant number: 22/13338-9
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Scientific Initiation
• Start date: February 01, 2023
• End date: January 31, 2024
• Field of knowledge: Engineering - Electrical Engineering - Power Systems
• Principal Investigator: Elmer Pablo Tito Cari
• Grantee: Rafael Bastos Duarte
• Host Institution: Escola de Engenharia de São Carlos (EESC). Universidade de São Paulo (USP). São Carlos , SP, Brazil

Abstract

Research project for the development of a solar tree prototype through the use of 3D software and photovoltaic modules. In this first phase, a prototype of a mini solar tree will be built from mini photovoltaic modules (6V, 1/2W), charge controller and battery. From there, it will be possible to elucidate the construction of a larger solar tree that could become a commercial product in the future.