M2.01 - Towable Solar Energy System

Mobile solar alternative for traditional generator

Sponsor: Speir Innovations
Student Team: Colton Marek, Jay Osmond, Jacob Nicoson, Preston Waterman, Michael Herrera
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Austin Talley

Speir Innovations

The purpose of this project is to create a solar trailer that can replace the typical internal combustion engine generator. The need for this comes from the growing demand for environmentally friendly energy solutions. A normal engine generator is extremely noisy and produces a considerable amount of emissions. However, a generator that is powered by the sun is superior in the sense that it produces minimal noise, zero emissions, and eliminates the need for refueling. The goal of this project is to design and fabricate a modification for a standard 16’ utility trailer that will produce enough power for two days of use while simultaneously allowing for easy, one-person setup, takedown, and providing safe transportation of the unit.

M2.01 Project Presentation

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M2.01 Project Presentation

Towable Solar Energy Demo

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M2.01 Poster.pdf

Team Contact Information

Team Project Manager: Colton Marek, clm318@txstate.edu

Faculty Advisor: Dr. Austin Talley, abt30@txstate.edu

M2.01 Group Photo From left to right (Top: Colton Marek, Jacob Nicoson. Bottom: Jay Osmond, Preston Waterman, Michael Herrera)

Let us know what you think! You can evaluate our project here: M2.01 Evaluation Form