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Investigatory Project Paper Celestial League
APRIL 2024
SOUTHHILL MONTESSORI SCHOOL, INC.
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Approval Sheet
PANEL OF EXAMINERS
Acknowledgement
Mr. Bernard Timajo, Mrs. Joy Ejercito, and Mr. Carl Guanco, who gave
their effort in validating their questionnaire;
To the head administrators, Mr. and Mrs. Punsalan, for building an institution like
this and hiring teachers who patiently teach the students of this school;
Mr. Raleigh Ashkelon Gonzaga and Mr. Sean Kerby Mercado, their
classmates who helped them with their product
Mr. and Mrs. Cabillo, Mr. and Mrs. De Ramos, Mr. and Mrs. Logo, Mr.
and Mrs. Magampon, Mr. and Mrs. Naperi, Mrs. Tamondong their parents and
guardians, who encouraged them and gave them hope in finishing the studies, and
or supporting them financially and emotionally;
Above all to the God Almighty for without his grace and blessing, this
study would not be made possible.
-The Researchers
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ABSTRACT
This study is titled “Charge Box: The Use of Solar Panels as an Emergency
Power Source." The Charge Box is meant to serve as a backup power source for
every individual in times of emergency. The inverter, battery, and solar panels were
used by the researchers. The energy source is the solar panels, followed by the
battery, which stores energy, and the inverter, which helps convert direct current
electricity into alternate current electricity. Based on the data gathered, it states
that there is a possibility that the charge box will be very helpful for everyone,
Table of Contents
Page
Approval Sheet
Title Page
Acknowledgement
Abstract
Table of Content
CHAPTER
Introduction 1
Background of the Study 2
Related Literature 4
Related Studies 5
Synthesis 5
Statement of the Problem 6
Null Hypothesis 6
Scope and Limitation 7
Significance of the Study 7
Definition of Terms 8
Research Design 10
Conceptual Framework 11
Participants of the Study 12
Research Locale 12
Instrument 12
Statistical Treatment of Data 12
Survey Questionnaire 13
Procedure 14
Summary 27
Conclusion 27
Recommendation 28
Derived Implications 28
APPENDICES
References 29
Curriculum Vitae 30
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CHAPTER 1
The Philippines is a country where calamities are often experienced and the
problem is all of the electrical cables are exposed and can easily be damaged by
storms and other disasters. Another one is when large vehicles pass through roads
in the upland area that causes damage to electrical wirings and most of the time
the cause of power outages. In this project, the use of solar panels as an
emergency power source are built in a certain way called “Chargebox” for more
convenient use in times of emergencies where power sources are absent. By the
use of this product, the problem of power loss during emergencies has now an
The main purpose of this study is to determine the capacity of the solar
panel and battery acting up as a backup power source. Considering its factors
which are the maximum voltage, hours of sunlight exposure required, and the
battery capacity. Objectively, this product aims to help lessen the burden brought
by the power loss. The “Chargebox” can also help provide power to certain areas
with limited electricity like mountains and forests. In these places, sunlight is most
likely available that is why this product will work as it intended to.
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For times where there is an absence of sunlight, the battery with stored
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energy will be put to use and will provide electricity for a period of time. This product
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can also help the people who live in upland areas. They usually are the ones who
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experience a lack of power supplies. The benefits of this charge box are to provide
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electricity when there is a power outage.
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The concept of a solar originated from the work of a French scientist
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Edmond Becquerel in 1839. He discovered the photovoltaic effect, wherein
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electrons in a material are excited by light, creating electron-hole pairs that
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generate electric current when separated by an electric field within the cell. This
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process harnesses solar energy to produce electricity. Making a huge expansion
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on scientists to make inventions, making an idea to create the Solar panel which
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was invented by Charles Fritts in the year 1883, then this invention led us to make
even more projects to be created which lead us to the Portable Solar Charger.
a widely useful purpose during this scenario. Usually, people use a solar panel for
lights around streets but with enough study we can use it for multiple purposes.
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The Portable Solar Charger represents a substantial solution to the critical
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need for sustainable energy sources. With the global push towards renewable
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energy, the portable solar charger offers a practical means of harnessing solar
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energy from the sun for everyday uses. These devices, ranging from compact
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panels to foldable kits, provide a convenient way to charge electronic devices such
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as smartphones, tablets, and cameras while being away from the household. In
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addition, the portability and accessibility of these chargers make them accessible
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to a wide range of users, from outdoor enthusiasts to compassionate organizations
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working in remote areas.
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drive meaningful change in how we power our devices and to lessen the n
emergencies the average power source is only limited on time and that's where
our reliable portable charger comes in, keeping any essential devices or gadgets
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EXISTING LITERATURE AND STUDIES
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RELATED LITERATURE
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(Joly, Jean Pierre, 2021) Stated that the conversion of solar radiation into
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heat and electricity is at the heart of any transition to sustainable energy systems.
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But before delving into the review of various technologies for achieving this, an
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exploration of the theoretical basis of this energy source is essential. Solar energy
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plays a crucial role in disaster relief and emergency power, providing a reliable
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source of electricity in the aftermath of natural disasters or other emergencies. In
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many cases, power grids are damaged or destroyed in the wake of a disaster,
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leaving people without access to electricity for essential needs like lighting,
cyclones, the recent COVID-19 pandemic, and other accidents and conflicts. Helen
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RELATED STUDIES
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Over the last few decades, climate change has led to a severe increase in R
natural disasters like hurricanes, flooding, tornadoes, and wildfires. This has e
caused many homes and businesses around the world to lose power for hours, c
days, and even weeks. Brownouts and blackouts limit public access to electricity o
during extreme weather conditions, leading many people to turn to solar power for m
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In their study, Md Mahmudul Hasan, Abdullah Al Baker, and Imran Khan
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(2023), explored the role of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems during emergencies,
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such as wars or natural disasters, which has been rarely discussed in the literature
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despite the established effectiveness of solar home systems (SHS) in providing
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basic electricity access to the energy poor in developing countries.
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SYNTHESIS
Baker and Imran Khan 2023, Solar energy plays a crucial role in disaster relief and
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According to Helen Crompton, Diane Burke, Katy Jordan, Samuel W.G
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Wilson 2021 and Palmetto 2022 In the past decades, they have seen a variety of
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emergency situations including earthquakes, tsunamis, nuclear disasters,
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hurricanes, typhoons, Ebola outbreaks, cyclones, the recent covid19 pandemic
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and other accident and conflicts. This caused many homes and businesses around
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the world to lose power for hours, days and even weeks. Brownouts and blackout
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limits access to public electricity during extreme weather conditions, leading many
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people to turn to solar power for disaster resilience.
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Researchers found out that people who are in upland areas are having a hard time
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getting power supplies because of the altitude, which affects the voltage in the
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electric system. Since the wire of a utility pole gets disrupted by a strong wind, the
voltage level during the disruption can vary depending on the strength of the wind,
so the researchers thought of ways you can save energy. Researchers also found
out that people are using too much energy and that the world has a high level of
radiation, so this product can lessen the radiation that people who use too much
electricity emit. Another problem is that the electricity is more adequate because
NULL HYPOTHESIS
panels and batteries. The "Emergency Charge Box" can be used in unexpected
situations, meanwhile the charge box provides a limited supply of energy and is
Work at home - This charge box is for intended for anyone who works from
home or takes classes online and needs a backup power source in case of a power
outage.
People who live in uplands - For them to have a more reliable power
information.
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DEFINITION OF TERMS
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Capacity - is the amount that something can produce of the electricity in
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Charge Box - is a cajon or square type of charging station that you can n
use to charge a device that is connected to a solar panel. d
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Emphasizes - is the expression that gives impressiveness to the subject or
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product.
Solar Panel - is a device that collects sunlight and converts it into energy.
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Purpose - uses of the product that can benefit on the environment or
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economy.
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Solar - The sun's sun rays that help generate electricity or heat water for c
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Portability - the ability to be easily moved
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Upland area - elevated areas like mountains or hill that is high in Altitude
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Electron - Subatomic particle carrying negative charge within an atom's
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CHAPTER 2
Research Design
researches which Includes the research design, participants of the study, research
and statistical treatment used for the collection of data (Creswell, 2002).
Conceptual Framework
SOLAR PANEL
BATTERY
PLYWOOD
INSULATION
Feedback
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Participants of the study
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The researchers conducted a survey with 10 personal demonstrations and
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12 online through video demonstration and google form. In total of 22 respondents.
Research Locale
Instrument
A set of questionnaires were used to collect data for this study. The
questionnaire is all about the possibility of an Emergency Charge Box to supply
electricity.
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Survey questionnaire
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1. Age?
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2. Area you live in?
3. Do you have any generator that you use when there is a power
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outage?
4. How often do you experience power loss?
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5. Is there a possibility that you will use our product?
6. What are the things that you do when there is a power outage?
7. Do you think our product will help you re-solve these issues (no outlets
for charging devices) when there is a power outage?
8. How do you re-solve the issues when there is a power outage?
9. Do you think it is essential and portable enough?
10. Do you think that this product would be suitable for the environment
and surroundings?
11. Did our product got the chance to meet the requirements that you
need?
12. On what kind of scenarios will you use our product?
13. Do you think that there are some issues on this product?
14. Did you think our product has able to catch your interest?
15. Do you think this product would be necessary for you during
emergencies?
16. What are your thoughts about our product?
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Procedure
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This is the procedure on making the Chargebox
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A. Gather materials:
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1. Create a box:
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Left to right
- Positive then negative wires of solar panel
- Positive then negative wires of battery
- Positive to negative wires of inverter
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Chapter 3
Results and Discussion
This chapter presents the data gathered as a result of evaluation of solar panel as
Question 1. Age
Table 1
Table 2.
Table 2 shows that five of the 22 respondents are from Barangay Hornalan,
Calamba City
Question 3. Do you have any generator that you use when there is power outage?
Figure 1
Figure 1 shows that 77.3% (17) of the respondents has no generator that
can be used when there is power outage and only 22.7% (5) has.
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Figure 2
which leads to a percentage of 45.5%; while 7 out of the 22 has answered “not so
Figure 3
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Question 6. What are the things that you do when there is power outage?
Question 6 shows that most of the respondents says that they do “other
Question 7. Do you think the product will help you re-solve these issues (no
Figure 4
Question 8. How do you re-solve the issues when there is a power outage?
Question 8 shows that they re-solve power outage by using “other things”
Figure 5
to a percentage of 77.3% and 5 of the respondents answered “no” which then leads
to a percentage of 22.7%.
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Question 10. Do you think that this product would be suitable for the environment
and surroundings?
Figure 6
Question 11. Did our product got the chance to meet the requirements that you
need?
Figure 7
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Question 12. On what kind of scenarios will you use our product?
Question 12 shows that they will use the product when there’s have a power
Question 13. Do you think that there are some issues on this product?
are no any issues in our product leading to the percentage of 54.5%; 7 of the 22
respondents thinks that the capacity of the battery is too low leading to a
percentage of 32%; 1 respondent think that our product have some issue with its
product would need more improvement leading to a percentage of 4.5%; and lastly
a respondent think that there is an issue with a product answering “yes” resulting
a percentage of 4.5%.
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Question 14. Did you think our product has able to catch your interest?
Figure 8
to a percentage of 81.8% and 4 of the respondents answered “no” which then leads
to a percentage of 18.2%.
Question 15. Do you think this product would be necessary for you during
emergencies?
Figure 9
Figure 9 shows that all 22 of the respondents chose “Yes” leading to a total
of 100%.
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Question 16 shows that all of the respondents says that “Charge box” is
CHAPTER 4
This chapter covers the result of the study when emphasis on the summary
A. Summary
1. The respondents think that the Charge Box is quite useful, particularly in an
emergency.
2. Based on the survey, the Charge Box is an environmentally friendly product that
3. The respondents say that the product is portable so they can bring it anywhere.
4. 100% of the 22 respondents said "yes" that the Charge Box is necessary during
an emergency.
B. Conclusion
Based on the results of the study, the alternative hypothesis is accepted, and a
C. Recommendation
3. The researchers recommend to add battery indicator that shows the current
4. The researchers recommended that the charge box must be handled with care,
D. Derived implications
1. The product can be used for emergency cases like power outage and
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Curriculum Vitae
Personal data
Educational Background
Kindergarten:
Southhill Montessori School
SY 2012-2013
Elementary:
Southhill Montessori School
SY 2019-2020
Personal data
Educational Background
Kindergarten:
GID Learning Center
SY 2012-2013
Elementary:
San Ramon Elementary School
SY 2019-2020
Personal data
Educational Background
Kindergarten:
Palo Alto Elementary School
SY 2012-2013
Elementary:
Palo Alto Elementary School
SY 2019-2020
Personal data
Educational Background
Kindergarten:
Palo Alto Elementary School
SY 2012-2013
Elementary:
Southhill Montessori School
SY 2019-2020
Personal data
Educational Background
Kindergarten:
Lads and Lassies Learning Center
SY 2011-2012
Elementary:
Majada Out Elementary School
SY 2019-2020
Personal data
Educational Background
Kindergarten:
Southhill Montessori School
SY 2012-2013
Elementary:
Southhill Montessori School
SY 2019-2020