Background:

The project involved completing an unfinished senior design project that integrated a photovoltaic system into a campus picnic table. The goal was to use the existing PV setup and integrate the remaining electrical components to provide a functional charging system for student devices.

Direct Contributions:

●     Learned and applied fundamentals of PV electrical systems

●     Developed an understanding of fusing, wiring selection, and basic system protection

●     Created a system wiring diagram to document component connections

●     Assembled the electrical system inside a junction box

●     Designed an educational diagram to explain system operation to users

●     Installed and verified a fully functional charging system

Outcomes:
The system was completed and made operational for student use. This project was my first hands-on engineering experience in college and directly motivated me to take on a project leadership role the following year.