Overview
A personal engineering project exploring how photovoltaic production, power electronics and battery storage come together into a single working energy system, from design through construction.
Context
Driven by my interest in renewable energy and battery systems, I designed and built a small-scale solar production and storage setup to apply power electronics and energy management concepts in practice.
Problem
Solar production is intermittent, so making effective use of it requires power electronics that can convert and condition the energy, combined with a battery management strategy that safely stores and releases it when needed.
Solution
I designed and built a system integrating photovoltaic panels with power electronics for conversion and regulation, alongside a battery management approach to handle charging and discharging safely and efficiently.
Tools used
- Photovoltaic panels and power electronics components
- Battery management principles and hardware
- Electrical circuit design and testing equipment
Results
The system successfully converted and stored solar energy, providing a practical, working demonstration of an integrated photovoltaic and battery storage setup.
What I learned
This project reinforced my understanding of how power electronics and battery management work together in renewable energy systems, and gave me direct, hands-on experience relevant to the wider energy transition.