ABSTRACT

Rotating brownouts are the most alarming issues today because of the power
supply deficiency with this electricity hikes because of the fact that demand for electricity
is higher than supply, so from these common problems, the researcher has acknowledge
to design and construct a Solar Power Extension with Power Storage.
The study entitled Solar Power Extension with Power Storage is performed to
devise and construct an extension using the sun as the main source of energy and
electricity. It is mainly operated by a photovoltaic panel, which absorbs the suns rays for
generating electricity.
A locally available charge controller from an old battery is obtained. From a local
hardware, a switch is bought. From the researchers house, two 12 volts battery are
collected to be the storage of the energy in the study. Seven treatments are conducted to
evaluate the product. A charger of phone, electric fan, fluorescent light, laptop, radio,
LED Television and vacuum cleaner are plugged in to the product. Multiple connection
management also evaluates the product; two to three appliances can be plugged in
simultaneously.
The researcher finds the product beneficial in times of rotating or emergency
brownouts. The Solar Power Extension with Power Storage proves cheap, functional
and effective.

INTRODUCTION

Power shortage in 2015 is inevitable. According to Philippine Star as published

last December 14, 2014, as the 12th most populated nation in the world, the Philippines
has a population of more than 100 million people spread over in 7000 islands presenting
several electricity infrastructure challenges. Currently, the country is facing growing
concerns over resource adequacy in its power sector, as the nation is challenged to add
quickly enough to keep up with growing demands.
Rappler and ABS-CBN News as published last May 2015 stated that, the majority
of places in Philippines have experienced a power supply. In some part of Baguio City,
every other day, the vicinity gives corresponding places and dates where and when will
the brownout rotate. In accordance of energy secretary Jericho Petilla, data showed
demand forecast of 6.6%, a year points to a shortage in supply by 2015 to 2016. In recent
interview with Ernesto Pantangco, power generators would not serve as another way to
help to fight with power shortage because Iligan has a difficulty on fuel shortage. Also,
hydroelectric power plants experienced unreliability due to increasing temperature. On
the other hand, people are still having headaches and hardships when it comes to monthly
electric bills, where every months bill is considered as a bad news.
With these worse cases, the researcher conducted a product that helps people to
fight the said problems. This product is a solar energy-consuming product. A Solar
Power Extension with Power Storage which can be place exposed to the sun. It can be
place exposed to the sun and let it charge during the day, then when the night comes, the
Solar Power Extension with Power Storage could be use inside the house because of
the stored electric charge in its battery. The researcher conducted this study as a solution
to the growing major problem of the nation. By means of solar energy, people will be
able to lessen their electric fees due to the freeness of the source. And when the night
comes, this would be a trusted source of electricity.

The researchers study was made to produce a maximum power to appliances like
light, electric fan, LED television and charger of phones or laptop. This product aimed to
solve the power shortage problem of the country by powering appliances freely. It is
because of the help of the sun and its solar energy.
This study aims to prove that the solar energy coming from the sun is a reliable
source of electricity with the use of battery, inverter, charge controller and solar panel.
The researcher conducted this product to be able to know if the Solar Power Extension
with Power Storage has a major value to ones life. The purpose of this study is to know
how to make a Solar Power Extension with Power Storage and how does this study be
described in terms of the materials used, time and recordings to make the extension fully
charged, multiple connection management and life span.

METHODOLOGY
This chapter presents the methods of research used in the study, the techniques of
collecting the data and the development of the research document, the materials used and
also the procedures:
Methods of Research
The experimental methods of research are use in this study. The experimental
method is a collection of research designs, which use manipulation and controlled testing
to understand causal processes. It is only the method of research that can truly test the
hypothesis concerning cause and effect relationship.
Researchs experimental record is systematic and scientific approach to research
in which the researcher manipulate one or more variables, and controls and measures any
change in other variables.
Collection and Preparation of Materials
This study utilizes a wide scope of materials, equipment and tools that are readily
available in the vicinity of our municipality. A locally available power inverter utilizes for
the providing of maximum power. A locally available 20 watts solar panel and 12 volts
battery to be mainly operated in the study are collected.
From a local electronic shop, also a 12 volts battery to be another source of power
is bought. In terms of household and industrial resources, needle nosed pliers,
screwdrivers, handsaw, screws and nails are used for the assembly and construction of the
product.
Assembly
Two wires lead from the junction box of the solar panel are connected to the
charge controller with negative charge and the positive charge is connected to the Battery
1. And the extending wire from the Battery 1 is connected to the Battery 2 with negative
charge and connected to the charge controller. The both batteries are connected to the
inverter. The inverter comprises a standard power plug, which the extension is connected.

For the enclosure of the product, recycled woods are assembled with the size of
solar panel with the dimension of 19.5 x 2.0.
Materials shall be assembled in the following diagram.
Figure 1. Implicit Diagram of the Product
Solar Panel
Junction Box

Power
Inverter

Battery
1

Battery
2

Charge
Controller

Figure 1 shows a simple diagram of how the product work and how it will be shown. The
solar panel is cover of the built enclosure it has a junction box.

Testing
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Seven treatments were conducted on the product.

Table 1. Treatments Done by the Product
Treatment
Treatment I
Treatment II
Treatment III
Treatment IV
Treatment V
Treatment VI
Treatment VII

Description
A charger will be plugged into the product
An electric fan will be plugged
A laptop will be plugged
A fluorescent light will be plugged
A radio will be plugged
LED Television will be plugged
A vacuum cleaner will be plugged

RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS

The researcher is able to efficiently develop a power extension fix with a solar
power. This chapter demonstrates the presentation, analysis, and interpretation of data
gathered in an organized manner.
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Solar Panel
Junction Box

Power
Inverter

Battery
1

Battery
2

Charge
Controller

Figure 2. Implicit Diagram of the Product

This shows a diagram of how the product will work and how it will be shown and
seen.
Two wires lead from the junction box of the solar panel were connected to the
charge controller with negative charge and the positive charge was connected to the
Battery 1. And the extending wire from the Battery 1 was connected to the Battery 2 with
negative charge and connected to the charge controller. Both batteries were connected to
the inverter. The inverter comprised a standard power plug, which the extension was
connected.
For the enclosure of the product, recycled woods were assembled with the size of
solar panel with the dimension of 19.5 x 2.0.

Materials
Solar Panel
Charge Controller
Battery 1
Battery 2
Power Inverter
Extension Cord
Switch
Table 1. Classification of Material Used

Classification
20 Watts Solar Panel
40-60 amp rated current
12 Volts battery
12 Volts battery
1200 watts power inverter
6 meters extension cord
Switch

The table showed the materials that the researcher used to her product. A locally
available 1200 watts power inverter utilized for the providing of maximum power. A
locally available 20 watts solar panel and two 12 volts battery to be mainly operated in
the study are collected. In addition, the switch for the charge controller was also
collected.

Graph 1. Time It Takes To Fully Charge The Solar Power Extension with Power
Storage

4.5
4
3.5
3
2.5
Time (Hours)

2
1.5
1
0.5
0
Day 1 (32C)

Day 2 (30C)

Day 3 (28C)

Sunlight's Temperature

Graph 1 presents the relationship between the sunlights temperature and the time
it takes to fully charge the extension. It clearly shows that if the sunlights temperature is
hotter, the product will charge faster.

Graph 2. Time Spent to Operate the Product

10
9
8
7
6
Time (Hours)

5
4
3
2
1
0
Light

Laptop Electric Fan

Radio

Television Vacuum

Appliances and Devices

This illustrates how the life span of the extension changed in different appliances
and devices. The researcher plugged a 10 watts bulb and it lasted for 9 hours. A 15-inch
screen laptop with 60 watts lasted for more than 5 hours. A 12 volts electric fan lasted for
almost 6 hours and a transistor radio lasted for almost 8 hours. The LED Television and
the vacuum lasted for just 34 minutes. The wattage of an appliance did affect the life span
and define the capacity to supply a current of the product.

Table 2. Multiple Connection Management Analysis

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Treatments
10 watts bulb and 12 volts electric fan are

Number of hours
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plugged in the product

10 watts bulb, 12 volts electric fan and 60

watts laptop are plugged in the product

The table showed the multiple connection management analysis of the Solar
Power Extension with Power Storage. 10 watts bulb and 12 volts electric fan were
plugged in the product and ended the life of the product after 6 hours. Ten watts bulb, 12
volts electric fan and 60 watts laptop were plugged in the product and ended the life of
the product after 4 hours.

Table 3. Cost and Benefit Analysis

Materials and Fees
Solar Panel
Charge Controller
Battery
Power Inverter
Extension Cord and Plug
Rollers, Wires, Plywood, Switch
TOTAL

Cost Allotted
Locally Collected
Locally Collected
Locally Collected
Locally Collected
Locally Collected
450
450

The table shows all the computed charges and payments spent by the researcher to
the preparation of the study some materials are locally available. It is then conclude that
the researcher totals the amount P450.00 as the money spent within the study.
CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Conclusion
The Solar Powered Extension developed by the researcher through this study is
proven cheap, functional and effective in plugging appliances and devices. Moreover,

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exploratory study employed by the researcher attests the improvised extension can be
really be an alternative and green way of conserving energy and power.
1. The Solar Power Extension with Power Storage can be use anywhere and
anytime.
2. The Solar Power Extension with Power Storage can provide a maximum 220
voltage just like a normal socket.
3. The Solar Power Extension with Power Storage is affordable and cheap.

Recommendations
1. For the researchers, it is best to make the Solar Power Extension with Power
Storage to have a long life span for the battery.
2. It is suggested to replace some spare parts used from the product for the
extension to be lightweight
3. It is also recommended to conduct further study on how to add more sockets
for the extension.

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APPENDICES
Photos
Collection of Materials

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20 watts Solar Panel and Power Extension

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2 12 volts battery

1200 watts power inverter and charge

controller

Electric Switch

Assembly

Product

CURRICULUM VITAE

NAME: Fabrielle Leodones Rafael

NICKNAME: Fae/Fab
AGE: 15
DATE OF BIRTH: January 31, 2000
PLACE OF BIRTH: Gapan City, Nueva Ecija
RELIGION: Roman Catholic
ADDRESS: Sinasajan, Pearanda, Nueva Ecija
FATHER: Felix P. Rafael
OCCUPATION: OFW
MOTHER: Michelle L. Rafael
OCCUPATION: OFW
CONTACT NUMBER: 09952214029
EMAIL ADDRESS: fabrielle.rafael@yahoo.com
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT:
Elementary: St. Francis Development Center
Poblacion II, Pearanda, Nueva Ecija S.Y 2011-2012
Secondary: Pearanda National High School
Poblacion I, Pearanda, Nueva Ecija S.Y 2015-2016
AMBITION: To be a successful Certified Public Accountant