402: Solar Panel Design (Multidisciplinary Team)

Our project addresses NSIN/SOCOM’s energy needs during their field operations. We developed a portable solar panel array that soldiers could swiftly deploy to harvest energy and power their tactical devices. The key requirements were portability, combat environment adaptability, immediate energy access, durability, pliability and stealth. Using materials that enhanced camouflage and heat dissipation, we limited the heat signature emitted by the array. Our solution not only increased energy independence but also contributed to operational stealth and adaptability.