The Problem

CHAPTER 1
THE PROBLEM
Introduction
The Philippines now meets over a third of its energy needs through
renewable sources according to an article from CNBC.1 Over the last couple of
years, it is said that 1100 megawatts of renewable energy in solar and wind space
were installed. Considering the type of weather in the country, solar power is one
of the widely used alternative energy source for the community and even in
introducing cost-efficient products.2
The frantic growth of solar energy in the Philippines attracted foreign
investors to commission the largest solar farm in Southeast Asia – Cadiz City,
Negros Occidental. According to the David Russell (foreign investor - chief
executive officer of Equis, Asia's largest independent infrastructure fund manager),
the market is expected to grow by about 20 times in the next ten years, making the
solar energy technology cheaper. 2
In the demand of our times, many products are being introduced to the
market that will offer the consumers the convenience that they need. For a
traveler’s point of view, it is essential to have a cooler within his reach to keep his
food and beverages fresh. But usually, the coolers that the market offers are those
plastic/styro boxes that needs to be filled with a whole lot of ice.
Travel coolers are much more than ice filled portable plastic boxes. High
quality ice coolers are designed with the technology to refrigerate food all day long.
Some coolers only need to be plugged into a normal power outlet. While in some
cases, when having outdoor trips, power outlets are not easily found, so the cooler
can’t serve its purpose.
With the use of renewable energy source, the researchers aim to introduce
a solar powered multi-purpose kit which includes the use of peltier cooler (to cool
food and beverages), a speaker which can be used for entertainment and an
emergency light that can be used as an emergency light during blackouts or
camping. The components of the kit shall be placed in a case altogether. The
peltier cooler shall be connected to a battery. The battery gains its energy source
from its connection to the solar panel, and it shall also be able to supply the
speaker and emergency light.
Statement of the Problem
The study aims to introduce a solar powered multi-purpose outdoor kit
which includes three (3) components, a cooler, speaker & emergency lights.
Specifically, it intends to answer the following:
1. What is the design and construction of the Solar Powered Cooler &
Multipurpose Outdoor Kit?
2. How will the device perform in terms of:
a. Sustainability of Temperature inside the cooler to cool food and
beverages
b. Time duration to fully charge the battery which shall supply the 3
components
Significance of the Study
The study shall give awareness to the people when it comes to solar energy
application. It shall be beneficial to the following:
Travelers & Campers. By introducing this outdoor kit, this would be a big
help for travelers who want to pack lightly. Instead of bringing the cooler, speakers
and emergency lights separately, they can have it altogether through the kit.
Business enthusiasts. The study can be a new venture for business by
introducing a portable kit which includes a cooler that uses solar power and peltier
modules with speakers and emergency light. The device may be cost-efficient
compared to other electric coolers.
Future researchers. The study can help the future researches who will try
to conduct similar studies. This study shall be open for future developments.
Scope and Delimitation
This study shall focus on the design and construction of Solar Powered
Cooler & Multipurpose Outdoor Kit. The researchers shall evaluate the device’s
performance in terms of its sustainability of temperature insider the cooler, and
how will the solar panel supply the battery in order to energize the three
components.
Definition of Terms
The researchers shall define the following terms:

Solar Power. It is produced by collecting sunlight and converting it into
electricity. This is done by using solar panels, which are large flat panels made up
of many individual solar cells.3
Solar Panel. A solar panel is actually a collection of solar (or photovoltaic)
cells, which can be used to generate electricity through photovoltaic effect. These
cells are arranged in a grid-like pattern on the surface of solar panels.
Peltier Cooler. Thermoelectric coolers operate according to the Peltier
effect. The effect creates a temperature difference by transferring heat between
two electrical junctions. A voltage is applied across joined conductors to create an
electric current. When the current flows through the junctions of the two
conductors, heat is removed at one junction and cooling occurs. Heat is deposited
at the other junction. 4
Cooler. An insulated box used to keep food or drink cool.

ENDNOTES
1 https://www.cnbc.com/2016/08/09/the-philippines-renewable-energy-sector-is
booming-and-it-could-get-bigger.html
2 https://www.iatp.org/news/solar-power-an-alternative-energy-source-for-
philippines
3 http://www.alternative-energy-news.info/technology/solar-power/
4 https://www.marlow.com/how-do-thermoelectric-coolers-tecs-work

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CHAPTER 1

introducing cost-efficient products.2

The frantic growth of solar energy in the Philippines attracted foreign

Negros Occidental. According to the David Russell (foreign investor - chief

executive officer of Equis, Asia's largest independent infrastructure fund manager),

solar energy technology cheaper. 2

plastic/styro boxes that needs to be filled with a whole lot of ice.

can’t serve its purpose.

emergency light that can be used as an emergency light during blackouts or

speaker and emergency light.

Statement of the Problem

The study aims to introduce a solar powered multi-purpose outdoor kit

Specifically, it intends to answer the following:

Multipurpose Outdoor Kit?

2. How will the device perform in terms of:

a. Sustainability of Temperature inside the cooler to cool food and

application. It shall be beneficial to the following:

Business enthusiasts. The study can be a new venture for business by

compared to other electric coolers.

Scope and Delimitation

performance in terms of its sustainability of temperature insider the cooler, and

The researchers shall define the following terms:

of many individual solar cells.3

Solar Panel. A solar panel is actually a collection of solar (or photovoltaic)

cells are arranged in a grid-like pattern on the surface of solar panels.

Peltier Cooler. Thermoelectric coolers operate according to the Peltier

effect. The effect creates a temperature difference by transferring heat between

two electrical junctions. A voltage is applied across joined conductors to create an

at the other junction. 4

Cooler. An insulated box used to keep food or drink cool.

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