The orphanage in Lagos, Nigeria faces significant challenges due to the country’s inadequate power supply. Residents often lack access to electricity, cooling, and other essential services, making daily life difficult.
To combat this issue, a team of students from Covenant University, in collaboration with Peace of Life Orphanage Home, developed a sustainable solar-powered energy system that will provide a stable power supply to the orphanage.
The system uses high-efficiency solar panels to generate electricity, which is stored in a durable battery bank. An MPPT solar charge controller manages the charging process, while an inverter converts the stored direct current (DC) power into AC power for household use. A dew air cooling system provides a more comfortable indoor environment by using natural condensation to cool the air. IoT sensors are also included to monitor system performance in real-time, making the system easier to maintain.
This innovative technology aims to provide a sustainable and reliable solar-powered energy solution that can meet the orphanage’s needs and improve the living conditions of its residents.
This project was made possible by $7,840.00 in funding from EPICS in IEEE.