Led by Transilvania University of Brasov students in partnership with Gospel for Eastern Europe
In Romania’s mountainous regions, educational outreach camps serve marginalized communities with teaching, charity, and medical support. Yet unreliable electricity—especially frequent blackouts—disrupts essential camp operations. A twelve-student team from Transilvania University of Brasov is solving this challenge with a smart, modular solar energy system designed for both on-grid backup and off-grid mobility.
The team is developing a hybrid solar energy system that includes:
- Fixed PV panels and hybrid inverter for continuous renewable energy
- Portable battery racks with LiFePO4 storage and pure-sine inverters for field use
- Smart monitoring via Raspberry Pi with real-time dashboards and predictive analytics
- Load balancing and fault detection using IoT smart plugs and sensors
- Educational modules for students to learn about renewable energy and system design
The system powers critical camp infrastructure and enables mobile educational activities in remote villages.
Gospel for Eastern Europe is the nonprofit partner, providing logistical support, maintenance, and training for staff and volunteers. The system will be used in camps serving children, elderly, and underserved communities across Brasov County. The project will benefit over 950 people in its first year and scale to 2,850 in the long term through workshops, demonstrations, and outreach events.