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BSFL House Solar Structure
Project Lead:
Jacob Sarver-Verhey
Team Members:
Alex Purington
Matt Chmiel
Carson McNatt
Duration:
September to December 2017
End-Life:
The structure was stored in the ESW-RIT shed, to be used later in the "Bug Hut Solar Installation" project
Publications:
Final Design
Special Thanks:
N/A
From Left: Alex, Jake, and Matt
Description:
The renewable power team in 2017 designed and built a framework to support two solar panels. The frame was designed in PTC CREO, and scrap steel bars were welded together to from the frame. Additionally, the team designed the electronics required to regulate the solar panels, and provide power to the Bug Hut. The Bug Hut is a research project being conducted by RIT faculty in creating biodiesel by using Black Soldier Fly larvae to digest compostable waste. Unfortunately, the team did not have access to the solar panels until too late in the spring of 2018, requiring that the project be temporarily paused.
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