Controller and Power Electronics Converter Design and Implementation for Solar Power Boats

Controller and Power Electronics Converter Design and Implementation for Solar Power Boats

Erick Aponte

eaponte@ece.uprm.edu

Electrical Engineering

787-832-4040 ext. 3086

The objective of this project is to develop control system that will enable proper roll, pitch and height stabilization of the solar boat while cruising above water and using the minimum amount of energy.  Desirable skills for the students: Interest on renewable energy applications, fluid dynamics, control systems, finite-analysis, basic programming skills. The students will be required and will agree to participate on different outreach activities related to energy systems for teachers and students.