Daybreak corp

6700 Rinloss St.

Owlings, TX 75606

Date: March 31, 2019

To: Sandi Hubnik
From: Quentin Templeton, Project manager
Evan Gherbregziebhier, Projects materials coordinator
Christian Diaz, Research analyst
Subject: Progress report for Solar powered phone charger at Daybreak

Purpose
On March 28th, with Ms. Hubnik’s approved our proposal, and as of March 30th we have started
work on a progress report to keep up to date our tasks and any additional research our team has
found.

Introduction
Batteries were created in order to power specific technologies, but power is limited. Scientists
have found rechargeable batteries as a solution to charge devices with a new problem. Each
rechargeable battery will lose its maximum energy capacity after each charge cycle, forcing
people to stay near areas with electricity (Jacobson A, 2015). But, what if people want to spend
their time outside without electricity? Some people might try to solve the problem by bringing
along a portable battery pack, but then that leaves two devices needing to be charge before
leaving for the day. The solution to the problem may be a solar powered phone charger that
allows the user to charge a phone without using a electrical outlet.

Completed Tasks

Task 1. Acquire a basic understanding of solar energy and how to implement the clean energy
into common everyday smart device usage
According to Energy Sage, as the efficiency of solar panel increased so has the purchasing price,
which in turn made solar panels more commercially available with installments increasing by
60% in the last decade. The cost efficient solar panels encourages more people to start relying on
solar energy. Daybreak stuff understand solar energy is limitless and reliable renewable fuel for
all devices.
Task 2. Determine Daybreak’s staff knowledge and attitude towards solar energy and smart
device usage
On Thursday, the 28th of March, Daybreak staff discussed the possible known knowledge of
both solar energy and smart device usage. We have fully determined that all Daybreak staff have
an intermediate level of knowledge about smart devices and most staff members hold novice
skill in solar energy.

Task 3.Assess the use of solar energy models

After having complete research, new information shows that starting from 2016 U.S. solar
installations have started to reach an equilibrium of over 10,000 annually after the steadily rise
from early 2000’s (SEIA, 2019).
The main advantage of using solar energy models is the declining prices of solar installations
proving to be more accessible to all U.S. citizens. The use of more solar energy models also
contributes to the decline of CO2 emissions created by most current energy sources.
On March 28​th​, Quentin asked 20 people at TCC south campus to participate in a survey created
by Christian. In the survey, people were asked their opinions on smart device usage and
whenever they would prefer our solar energy powered charger. More than over 50% of
participants agree with our solar energy powered charger and main problems of smart device
usage.
However, there are still some disadvantages to the main use of solar energy models:
● The use of solar energy will prove to be less efficient in dimmed areas or areas with little
to no sunlight
● The solar energy models are not meant to withstand environmental damage, such as,
shock absorbency, water submergence, and high temperatures.

Task 4. Establish criteria for evaluating smart devices

All smart devices that are rechargeable via USB will make our solar powered phone charger
compatible. The main criterion is allow smart device users to be able to use their devices several
hours each day but with the option to recharge their device in any area with sunlight.

Future Tasks

Task 5. Assess available smart devices based on our criteria

We are looking for the s​limmest, lightest solar assisted & battery integrated battery charger case
available to provide our audience the best phone case possible. The integrated 2800 mAh
lithium-polymer rechargeable battery provides additional talk time.

Task 6. Analyze our data and prepare a recommendation report

Our Daybreak staff has already drafted the report on a online google document to provide the
most convenience to our staff members. We will continue to update our draft based on new
research provided from both our staff and survey data until, we finalize our last version of the
report.

Schedule

Tasks Date of Tasks

Tasks 1: Research solar energy and
smartphone battery usage
Tasks 2: Determine staff knowledge and
attitudes

Tasks 3: Research Management model

Tasks 4: Establish Criteria

Tasks 5: Assess solar powered charger
based on criteria

Tasks 6: Prepare report

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March April
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left represents right represents a
completion of said task yet to be
tasks completed

Conclusion
We have successfully finished task 1-4 and have already begun task 5 and 6. We are on schedule
to complete all tasks by April 25th deadline. We have a great understanding of solar energy,
battery life, smart devices, and we have completed our survey of smart device users around TCC
south campus. On April 25 we will unveil our completed report, which will include our thoughts
about the main issue of modern smart devices today.

Work Cited
Energy Sage. (2018). The cost of solar energy Retrieved April 9, 2019, from
https://www.energysage.com/solar/solar-energy-storage/
Jacobson, A. (2015, May 21). How batteries work - Adam Jacobson. Retrieved March 30, 2019,
from https://ed.ted.com/lessons/why-batteries-die-adam-jacobson
Pew Research Center. (2018, February 05). Demographics of Mobile Device Ownership and
Adoption in the United States. Retrieved March 30, 2019, from
https://www.pewinternet.org/fact-sheet/mobile/
SEIA. (2019). Solar Industry Research Data. Retrieved March 30, 2019, from
https://www.seia.org/solar-industry-research-data