Noriko Chew
Meyyammai
Abstract
Objective
Objective
The objective of this project is to find an
alternative source to replace petroleum,a nonrenewable energy.Next is to save the
environment . By using a solar powered
car,we can reduce air pollution as one of the
main polutants is the smoke exfumed by cars.
Moreover,by using solar powered cars,we can
save cost. This is important as the cost of
petroleum is increasing rapidly thus raising
the cost of living.
Scientific Theory
The direct conversion of light energy into
electricity is known as photovoltaic.
Some materials exhibit a property known as the
photoelectric effect. Photons of light will convert
to electrons at the atomic level.
Solar cells are one of the main materials which
exhibit this property.
Multiple solar cells are joined together to create an
array. Generally, the larger the surface area of
the array the more electricity will be generated.
Compilation pictorial
explanation of the solar cell
Pictorial explanation of
aerodynamic shape
Explanation of material
selection
Explanation of tyre
selection
We used tyres of the same size because if we
used tyres of different sizes,it would affect our
weight thus making it slower to use. We also
used tyres of the same size to increase its
power hence making it move faster.
Pictorial Explanation of
making Solar Car
Making the chasis and body of the car using poly foam
and corrugated board.
Designing the body of the car andfiixing the wires of solar panel
Test Drive
Date
Time
Brightness
Speed
3/5/2011
12.OO noon
Very bright
10s/5m
3/5/2011
2 .00 pm
Bright
15s/5m
3/5/2011
5.00 pm
Moderate
18s/5m
Conclusion
The solar car was a success as the motor and
the solar cells worked perfectly as the car
reached its maximum speed. While making
this car,we face many problems but we
managed to overcome it as well as we could
have. We learnt many things alongside
gaining more experience.