The Feasability of Solar Power on Commercial Aircraft
School Name
Heathwood Hall Episcopal School
Grade Level
10th Grade
Presentation Topic
Engineering
Presentation Type
Non-Mentored
Abstract
For this project, the goal was to determine whether or not it was feasible to incorporate solar power on a Boeing 737. An example of real life solar powered flight is the Solar Impulse, made a flight around the world in 505 days. For this project, small 2x1 inch solar panels were used to determine their average amperage and voltage, and find the average wattage. Then it was figured how many of the panels I could fit on the wings of a Boeing 737 in order to get the overall wattage. Theoretically, the panels could generate 46.37 watts on a cloudy day, 92.91 watts on a sunny day, and 306.48 watts using the advertised performance specs. In the end it is possible that the addition of solar panels on a 737 would be a helpful feature.
Recommended Citation
Willhide, Aidan, "The Feasability of Solar Power on Commercial Aircraft" (2020). South Carolina Junior Academy of Science. 73.
https://scholarexchange.furman.edu/scjas/2020/all/73
Location
John's Hall 105
Start Date
3-28-2020 12:00 PM
Presentation Format
Oral and Written
Group Project
No
The Feasability of Solar Power on Commercial Aircraft
John's Hall 105
For this project, the goal was to determine whether or not it was feasible to incorporate solar power on a Boeing 737. An example of real life solar powered flight is the Solar Impulse, made a flight around the world in 505 days. For this project, small 2x1 inch solar panels were used to determine their average amperage and voltage, and find the average wattage. Then it was figured how many of the panels I could fit on the wings of a Boeing 737 in order to get the overall wattage. Theoretically, the panels could generate 46.37 watts on a cloudy day, 92.91 watts on a sunny day, and 306.48 watts using the advertised performance specs. In the end it is possible that the addition of solar panels on a 737 would be a helpful feature.
