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Inexpensive Solar-Powered Classroom Fan
Energy sustainability and environmental consciousness have become
increasingly vital while facing climate change and resource scarcity. Young minds have
been molded and trained in schools to adopt sustainable practices. One such hands-on
approach towards accomplishing this includes the solar-powered classroom fan,
offering a simple yet cost-effective experience that can teach the basic principles of
renewable energy through capturing sunlight to cool classrooms without the aid of main
electricity.
This project on an efficient cooling system at schools was highly relevant in the
Philippines. It was oppressively hot and humid, while sunlight was abundant. Since it is
solar-powered, this solar fan functions well without contributing to additional carbon print
because of its reliance on local and recyclable materials. In inviting students to the said
program, the investigation into clean energy solutions is promoted and how the world
can become more sustainable via renewable energy.
The components used in the solar classroom fan are relatively simple, so it is a
great learning endeavor. It consists of a solar panel that captures the sunlight to be
converted into electricity that can power a DC motor with blades attached. The ON/OFF
switch saves energy when not in use. A rechargeable battery could complement the
system and store energy for days when it's cloudy or at night. The frame of the fan is
done using recycled wood, bamboo, or plastic. Thus, the project shows an
environmentalist approach.
This is a cost-effective project because materials can easily be sourced from
hardware stores locally or online retailers. Procurement of materials locally also assists
in saving students and school funds. The project encourages students to think
creatively, be resourceful, and understand renewable energy and sustainability.
How It Works
1. Solar Power Generation: The sunrays are captured and converted into DC
electricity by the solar panel, and that is powering the fan.
2. Working of DC Motor: Plastic blades of the fan attach to the motor with
electrical wires. These electrical wires connect the solar panel with the DC motor which
eventually gives power to the fan blades.
3. Flushing Wind Generation by Blades: These are very light weight, made of
plastic, and attach to the motor which creates flowing wind towards a classroom for
cooling.
4. ON/OFF Switch: the fan comes equipped with a switch, which people can
make use of to save energy: they turn it off whenever it isn't needed
5. Optional Battery Backup: making use of a rechargeable battery means one
can store solar energy for later consumption. This way, it will keep on functioning during
cloudy days or at night
6. Recycled Frame: its components are held in a recycled frame that provides a
stable base while encouraging environmental responsibility.
Why is this an eco-friendly project? The solar-powered fan symbolizes
sustainability as it uses the sun's energy, thereby not requiring the use of electric power
and heavily reducing carbon emissions. The plastic bottle blades and wooden or
bamboo frame comprise reduced waste, and students are made to think creatively
about daily products. Such a project goes a long way in developing green practices and
generating sustainability-thinking by students.
Benefits from the Project
1. Eco-Friendly: The fan reduces carbon emissions by using solar power and
integrating recycled materials.
2. Cost-Effective: The materials are affordable and locally accessible, making it a
practical solution for schools, particularly in regions like the Philippines.
3. Educational: The project introduces students to renewable energy and
electrical circuits, providing hands-on learning about energy conservation and
sustainability.
4. Easy Assembly The solar powered fan comes with easy assembly, meaning
that the learner can depend on developing problem-solving skills while working
individually or in a group.
Applications of Solar Powered Fan
The solar powered fan both provides classroom application and practical
application that is also accommodated outside the class setting.
1. Cooling Classrooms: During hot weather, the fan keeps classrooms cool,
which increases comfort and productivity.
2. Learning Device: The fan helps the instructional aspects present a manner of
how solar energy works and motivates the students to gain more information on
renewable sources of energy.

3. Idea Generation, Prototyping: The project might inspire a student to conceive
more advanced solar-based innovations, hence encouraging innovation and creativity.
4. Outdoor Use: The fan can be used outdoors like in a playground or a garden
where electricity might be scarce, but comfort in outdoor spaces is assured.
Books:
Anderson, John. Introduction to Renewable Energy Technologies. Green
Earth Press, 2018.
Roberts, Paul. Solar Power: Harnessing the Sun's Energy for a Sustainable
Future. EcoTech Publishing, 2017.
Articles:
Green, Sarah. "Solar Power in Classrooms: A Cost-Effective Solution for
Schools." Renewable Energy Today, vol. 5, no. 2, 2022, pp. 45-52.
Martinez, David. "Promoting Sustainability in Schools: Hands-On Solar Power
Projects." Environmental Education Review, vol. 10, no. 4, 2021, pp. 78-85.
Websites:
Philippine Department of Energy. "Solar Power Initiatives for Schools."
Department of Energy Philippines, 2023,
www.doe.gov.ph/solar-initiatives
Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA). "How Solar Panels Work: A Step-
by-Step Guide." SEIA.org, 2023,
www.seia.org/solar-panel-basics
Reports:
World Bank. Renewable Energy for Developing Countries: Solar Power in
Schools. The World Bank, 2020.

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Inexpensive Solar-Powered Classroom Fan

Energy sustainability and environmental consciousness have become

approach towards accomplishing this includes the solar-powered classroom fan,

can become more sustainable via renewable energy.

creatively, be resourceful, and understand renewable energy and sustainability.

electricity by the solar panel, and that is powering the fan.

eventually gives power to the fan blades.

5. Optional Battery Backup: making use of a rechargeable battery means one

cloudy days or at night

stable base while encouraging environmental responsibility.

Why is this an eco-friendly project? The solar-powered fan symbolizes

generating sustainability-thinking by students.

Benefits from the Project

integrating recycled materials.

2. Cost-Effective: The materials are affordable and locally accessible, making it a

practical solution for schools, particularly in regions like the Philippines.

3. Educational: The project introduces students to renewable energy and

electrical circuits, providing hands-on learning about energy conservation and

Applications of Solar Powered Fan

application that is also accommodated outside the class setting.

which increases comfort and productivity.

renewable sources of energy.

more advanced solar-based innovations, hence encouraging innovation and creativity.

where electricity might be scarce, but comfort in outdoor spaces is assured.

Anderson, John. Introduction to Renewable Energy Technologies. Green

Earth Press, 2018.

Future. EcoTech Publishing, 2017.

Green, Sarah. "Solar Power in Classrooms: A Cost-Effective Solution for

Schools." Renewable Energy Today, vol. 5, no. 2, 2022, pp. 45-52.

Martinez, David. "Promoting Sustainability in Schools: Hands-On Solar Power

Philippine Department of Energy. "Solar Power Initiatives for Schools."

Department of Energy Philippines, 2023,

by-Step Guide." SEIA.org, 2023,

World Bank. Renewable Energy for Developing Countries: Solar Power in

Schools. The World Bank, 2020.

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