DOST Offers Solar Power Charging System To Clients

(DOST-7) — The Department of Science and Technology in Region VII (DOST 7) have recently installed a Solar Power Charging Kiosk at the entrance of its office in Sudlon, Lahug, Cebu City.

“This will enable our clients visiting the office to really appreciate Science and Technology. This is a simple technology that may be very useful for them with or without the existence of electricity. It works like a mobile phone power bank built with a socket to plug the charger of a device, only that it has a bigger capacity and makes use of solar power to charge its batteries”, Department of Science and Technology Regional Director Engr. Edilberto L. Paradela said.

The same kiosk was first deployed in Leyte to provide temporary power source in the aftermath of Super Typhoon Yolanda. These kiosks were stationed and is still available at Philippine Science High School-Eastern Visayas Campus in Palo, Leyte; Sogod, Southern Leyte; and Brgy. Mancilang, Madridejos, Cebu.

“This equipment is really a perfect match during disasters just like how it helped residents in Leyte after the devastation brought about by Super Typhoon Yolanda. During typhoons and storms, we cannot determine when power will be restored.

This way, DOST 7 has the chance to showcase the use of renewable energy for greening the environment for lesser carbon dioxide emission, reduce energy consumption and may contribute in disaster risk reduction”, added Paradela.

The Solar Power Charging System has a 200W capacity which comprises a 2 x 100W solar panel; 2 x 70 Ampere-hour solar battery; 1 unit 300W inverter; and 1 unit 20 Ampere-hour charge controller. This can accommodate charging simultaneously 20 units mobile phones / 10 units rechargeable flashlights / 2 units laptop.