Abstract

Conventional energy depletes continually due to excessive electricity

usage. Aside from the depletion of these resources uncontrolled weather

conditions are also the cause of electrical shutdowns and interruptions. We

could do nothing when everything is in total black-out so we need to learn on

how to use alternative energies which are eventually sustainable and free. The

present study seeks to develop a “Mobile Charging Station”. A portable device

capable of charging mobile phone using a dual source of power. The first is from

the common electricity outlet and the other one is from the sun’s energy. With

these proposed project the researchers will be able to offer an accessible

charging place when power interruption occurs. These prototype device is

designed to demonstrate simplicity, innovation and portability. It has the

following main functionalities: charging of phones using coin insertion, an

automatic transfer switch, and a solar charge controller. This charging station

operates just like the concept of a vending machine because it is coin operated.

Solar energy on the other hand is used as an alternative source of power

together with the battery. The charge controller avoids the battery from

overcharging. It maintains the input needed to charge the 12v battery, enabling

the battery to power up the whole system safely during power interventions or

total electricity shutdown. Designing a self-sustainable and an outdoor device is

the goal of our solar powered mobile charging station project.

KEY WORDS: Solar Powered, Mobile Charger, Coin-Operated, Embedded

Device.