1. 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