What if it Finishes...? (Smart Renewable Solar & Wind Power Microgrid)
Source: Stemoto Original
Compare limited fossil fuels (Petrol/Diesel) with renewable energy. Build a hybrid Solar Panel & Wind Turbine microgrid with voltage/current sensors that powers a smart city model.
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Props & Materials Required
- •5V Solar panel module + Mini DC wind turbine generator
- •INA219 I2C voltage & current sensor module
- •Smart city streetlights & electric vehicle charging dock model
- •ESP32 controller board
- •16x2 LCD display screen
- •DFPlayer Mini MP3 module + 3W speaker
Step-by-Step Instructions
Shine Light on Solar Panel
Shine lamp on solar panel. INA219 sensor reads 'Voltage: 5.2V | Current: 200mA | Power: 1.04 Watts'.
Blow Air on Wind Turbine
Turn on fan blowing wind turbine blades. Generator produces clean electricity!
Power Smart City Streetlights
Generated power lights up city streetlights and charges an EV car model.
Fossil Fuel Depletion Warning
Press 'Fossil Fuel Counter'. Speaker alerts: 'Petrol reserves running out in 40 years! Switch to Solar & Wind power today!'
Why It Works & Notes
What if it Finishes...? addresses fossil fuel depletion and air pollution from vehicles. Building a working solar and wind microgrid with real-time voltage/current meters shows how clean energy powers future cities.
Looking Around Class 5 Chapter 12 | STEM Tech: Photovoltaic & Aerodynamic Power Telemetry & Microgrid Load Distribution — smart green energy grids.