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SolaRIT Renovation II
Project Lead:
Alex Purington
Team Members:
Alaina Russell
Ben Pluemer
Chris Secular
Jared Peters
Jimmy He
Liliana Benzer
Matt Chmiel
Sierra Dacey
Duration:
Fall 2019 to Spring 2020
End-Life:
Goal is to have the SolaRIT in functioning condition and available to the RIT community for use at events.
Publications:
N/A
From Left: Back Row: _, Jimmy, Liliana, Matt
Front Row: _, Alaina, Jared
Special Thanks:
Kevin Gobo (Intelligent Solar Services)
Julia Rose (electrical consultant)
Description:
The SolaRIT was built in 2013 with the intention to "be available for use by clubs, organizations, and academic/administration departments within RIT who want a mobile source of power during outside events, activities, and fundraisers." However, the SolaRIT is underutilized in and outside of ESW-RIT due to issues related to functionality, transportability, and marketing. Although renovations were made in 2017, they were not enough to bring the SolaRIT to its full potential. Reworking the electronics and the wheels combined with a marketing campaign can bring the original dreams of use for the SolaRIT alive.
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