Super Saver Solution

Team-5Chris- web report, costingMatt- trade study, modelArun- power point, costingHudson- model, cad

Problem StatementReview literature and development of technology.New combination of Solar Panels.More efficient.

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SolutionCombination of panels:

Mono-crystallinePoly-crystallineSunslatesBlueberry Pigment Panels

Mono-crystalline

Poly-crystalline

SunslatesBlueberry Pigment

Panels

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Unique FeaturesBlueberry Pigment Panels

Only Blueberry Pigment- 4% EfficiencyHybrid- About 10% EfficiencyEco-Friendly

SunslatesLong-LastingEasy Installation

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Prototype Solution-Matrixconcepts 1 2 3 4

Selection Criteria All mono-crystalline All poly-crystalline Sunslates Mix Sunslates and Poly

cost negative negative negative negativeease of

manufacture/installation positive positive negative positive

safety zero zero zero zero

aesthetically pleasing zero zero zero zero

ease of use positive positive positive positive

reliability/durabality positive positive negaitve positive

efficiency positive zero zero positive

total positive positive negative positive

Prototype Solution- CAD

CalculationsCost A- $1,332.80

Labor(Ideas)+ Model CostCost B- $1,620

Labor (Engineer) + Labor(CAD)Cost C- $35,000

Materials + Installation + Assembly

Wrap upPositives

Blueberry Pigment- Green

Sunslates- Long LastingMix of all- inc. eff.Cheaper Electric BillSave Energy

NegativesCost of panelsCost of installationCooling system

BibliographySLAR LI 2006

Google.com

http://www.terrasolar.com/bipv.html

http://www.reedconstructiondata.com/articles/read/building-integrated-photovoltaics/

http://info.lu.farmingdale.edu/depts/met/solar/solarlongisland2006.html