Off-grid PV system to supply a rural scholl on DC network

Anderson Freitas, Sérgio Daher, Fernando Luiz Marcelo Antunes, Saulo C. Ximenes, C. Cruz, Sachin Naachimuthu E, Felinto S. F. Silva · 2010 · Renewable Energy and Power Quality Journal

Summary. Researchers designed an off-grid photovoltaic system to power a rural school in northeastern Brazil. The system uses solar panels to charge lead-acid batteries, which store enough energy to supply the school for two days even during low sunlight. A microcontroller manages power extraction, battery charging, and voltage conversion to meet the school's electrical demands.

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Freitas, A., Daher, S., Antunes, F. L. M., Ximenes, S. C., Cruz, C., E, S. N., & Silva, F. S. F.. (2010). Off-grid PV system to supply a rural scholl on DC network. Renewable Energy and Power Quality Journal. https://doi.org/10.24084/repqj08.535

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DOI: 10.24084/repqj08.535
Countries: Brazil
Regions: South America
Categories: energy, education
Added: 2026-04-28