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KUMASI POLYTECHNIC
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Introduction
In the past few years in Ghana, power generation, transmission and distribution to meet the demands of the general public continue to be a problem for the government despite all the numerous efforts to maintain power stability in the nation. Example in our rural areas, Many impoverished rural families must rely on kerosene lamps, candles and dry-cell batteries as their only source of light in their houses and work place, this project will help solve the instability of power and blackout as well as power fluctuation I aim to produce a lantern, which is about 40 percent cheaper than the average market value. Most solar lanterns available uses florescent tubes, which draw too much power, I will use a white light-emitting diode because it's cheaper, lasts longer and is brighter and will choose the cheapest solar panels and battery
Main Objective of the Study
The cumulative savings from kerosene lamp replacements, charging of lanterns will significantly boost the income of the families.
Increased time for studies and home businesses by 4-8 hours every day.
Reduction in toxic fumes and carbon dioxide emissions from the kerosene lamps.
Increased safety for the households. Reduced fire hazard indoors.
Employment to the impoverished women and this will uplift the standards of living of the rural families.
Purpose of the Study
The cost of Photo-voltaic has always been an issue when it comes to our mobile environment. Power supply in recent times has led to some of these problems: Frequent blackouts, damage to properties, threat to human life, and power fluctuation. Therefore, a mobile means of providing solar lantern is needed. When this device is used in our remote areas there will be no problem of Kerosene lamps emitting smoke fumes and as a result cause eyestrain because kerosene is a very poor source of illumination. The carbon dioxide emitted cause global warming, the majority of households in these villages are poorly ventilated, and leaving the occupants exposed to harmful particles emitted by the lamps and it also causes fire hazards. A solar lantern which is 40% cheaper will be needed to solve these problems. My design will be based on my basic knowledge in electronics and research to ensure accurate and frequent lighting.
Significance of StudY
Reduction in toxic fumes and carbon dioxide emissions from the kerosene lamps.
Increased safety for the households, reduced fire hazard indoors.
Increased time for studies and home businesses by 4-8 hours every day
Limitation of the study
In spite of the base of construction of solar lantern and its noiseless and pollution free nature unlike other alternative sources of the generating electricity and Kerosene lamps there is a need for charging and recharging the battery from time to time. Also the use of the kerosene lamps, candles and dry-cell batteries for lighting, instead of solar lantern which is 40 present cheaper and smaller in size Another limitation is that it can be use by anybody even children