The Solar-Powered e-Bike Project aims to design and develop a solar-powered electric bicycle that integrates solar energy collection, battery storage, and motor assistance into a lightweight and efficient frame. The project seeks to promote sustainable transportation by providing an eco-friendly alternative to conventional bikes and electric scooters.
Objectives
Design a sustainable electric bicycle utilizing solar energy.
Integrate renewable energy technology (solar panels) into a compact, lightweight frame.
Promote green transportation with reduced carbon emissions.
Improve accessibility to affordable and eco-friendly mobility solutions.
Develop a functional prototype that demonstrates the feasibility of solar-powered transport.
Socio-Economic Benefit
Environmental Impact Reduction – Cuts down fossil fuel use and greenhouse gas emissions.
Affordable Transportation – Ideal for students, workers, and rural populations.
Job Creation – Manufacturing, maintenance, and assembly of solar e-bikes.
Energy Independence – Promotes renewable energy use in transport.
Health Benefits – Encourages partial manual pedaling.
Urban Congestion Relief – Helps reduce vehicle congestion in cities.
Methodologies
Requirement Analysis – Assess energy needs, terrain adaptability, and user preferences.
Component Selection and Sizing – Based on power requirements and desired range.
System Design and Integration – CAD modeling and electrical circuit design.
Prototyping – Assembling hardware components into the bike frame.
Programming and Testing – Writing firmware and testing under real-world conditions.
Optimization – Adjusting component parameters for efficiency.
Performance Evaluation – Analyze data collected from field tests.
Outcome
Functional Solar e-Bike Prototype – Demonstrates energy self-sufficiency and motor assistance.
Reduction in Grid Dependency – Bike can charge off-grid using solar panels.
Improved Range and Efficiency – Compared to non-solar electric bikes.
Scalability Assessment – Feasibility for commercial or mass production.
User Feedback – For future improvements and design iterations.
