Solar Car Project

SMK TROPICANA 2013

OBJECTIVES
To investigate the potential of solar energy
to be converted to a form of energy that
can be used to move an electric motor.
To give exposure to students on building a
solar car.
To find a new energy source to replace
fossil fuel
Make people realize the importance of
saving energy.


Maximum Speed At A Certain
Brightness

Light is a source of energy for solar-powered cars. Solar panels
convert the incident light into electricity and this electricity
drives the motor that moves the car.
The brighter the incident light on the solar panel, the higher is
the electric power generated.
Everything else being equal, a doubling of the intensity of the
incident light will roughly double the electricity produced, and
this will increase the speed of a car, but by less than 100%
,primarily because of disproportional increase in air drag on
the car.


SCIENTIFIC THEORY
How electric energy generates from solar energy
Solar electric are made up of silicon, the same thing that
makes up sand
When sunlight hits a solar panel, it makes electron in the
silicon move around.
The electron flow through wires that were built in the solar
panel and generates electricity.
The Genaration Of Electric of Solar
Energy
how a solar panel operates.



INOVATION

The body of a solar car is designed with two primary goals: providing a large top surface area for
mounting solar cells, and being as aerodynamic as possible. Solar cars often have a smooth,
wing-like shape ( aerofoil shape ) and covered wheels, which helps reduce aerodynamic drag.





INNOVATION
Explanation Of Chosen Ratio Gear







The faster the axle rotates in the bearing the more friction
and drag it will have. A large wheel will allow the axle to
rotate more slowly (if the car is to go at the same speed),
and will waste less power in the bearings.


INNOVATION
REASON OF THE SUBSTANCE WE CHOSED:

Our solar car is build using a bottle since bottle is a light
substance which is potential to make the solar car moves
faster and have a smooth body shape that makes the solar car
more aerodynamic. It is also an easy to get substance and
recycled.
Our tires were made out of rubber because it has
smooth surfaced to reduce the friction.

MODELING DESIGN

Specific explanation of solar car model :
Height: 8.5cm
Width: 8cm
Weight: 500g
Tyre diameter:3.5cm (back wheel) 3cm (front wheel)



DATE TIME LIGHT
INTENSITY
SPEED
15/4 10.35 AM LOW 0.1m/s
17/4 12.45 PM HIGH 0.4m/s
19/4 4.35 PM MODERATE 0.2m/s