ECE 477 Digital Systems Senior Design Project – Spring 2006 Team 12 – H.E.A.D. Gear Purdue Solar Car MPPT Daniel Atandra Eric Harsha What does it do? Converts energy from the solar array into energy that the batteries can use Why a solar car? Energy crisis and dependence on fossil fuels Research into harnessing solar energy Powerful tool for increasing public education and acceptance of alternative energy sources such as solar energy Provides a “proof of concept” of a completely fossil-fuel independent form of transportation Digijock(ette)-Strength Digital System DesignTM