SolarUrjaLamp

Aim:
Todesignaninnovativelampsuitableforstudypurposebasedonsolar.

Purpose:
To make a solar photovoltaic based lamp. This device should be location independent, i.e.
adaptable to anywhere in the world and will be used as open source design. Any organization
shouldbeabletoassemble/produceitontheirowntolightenupthemillionsoflives.

KeyFeatures:
1.Simple
2.Easytoproduce,assembleandrepair
3.Costeffective

WhatisSoUL?
SoULstandsforSolarUrjaLamp,alampsuitableforstudypurposeforaschoolgoingstudent.
TheLampusesolarpaneltogenerateitsownelectricityandusebatterytostorechargefor
nighttimeapplication.
IIT Bombay has initiated a Right to Light program called Million SoUL for providing solar study
lamp to each school going student to guarantee to them light for study purpose everyevening.
As part of the program more than 700,000 SoUL have already been distributed covering more
than8000villages.Moredetailscanbefoundat
www.millionsoul.iitb.ac.in

AreastoWorkOn:
1.COST(oneofthemostimportantfeatureasitworksonfunding)2.Designing

simpledesign
easytoassemble
maintenance/repairdonebythenon-technicalpeople3.Thecircuitshouldbeassimple
aspossible(understandablebysemi-skilledpeople)

Agenda:
1.Thelampshouldbefitforstudyingpurposes(Aminimumareaof1ftx1ftshouldbe
illuminatedwith300luxoflight)
2.Thelampshouldsurviveindustyconditionsandpreferablywaterresistant
3.Lampcomponentsshouldbeeasilyassembled
4.Batteryshouldlastformorethan1500charging-dischargingcycles

Whocanparticipate?
1.Anyindividual,groupofindividualsoraninstitute(enterprise/academic)
2.Foraperfectdesignbasicthreeabilitiesrequiredare

Design(LEDhousing,casing,componentshousing,overalllooks,easeofassembly)
Electronics(LEDs,circuits,battery,switches)
SolarDesign(maximumutilizationofsunpower)

3.Nobarrieronformationofteam,numberanddesignationofthemembers.
4.Cantakehelpfromseniorprofessorsorexpertsandeventheirdirectparticipationasa
participantwillbeappreciated.
5.TherewillbeaForumonwebsitewhereyoucanaskanyofyourqueriestoexpertiseafter
registration

Rules:
Competitionisdividedintotworounds.
Round1:Comprisesofsubmissionofdesignmodelcompatibleto3DprinterRound2:
Technicallyqualifiedteams(upto20)willbeShortlistedandwillbeaskedtogetworking
model(fullyfunctioningaspertheabstractsubmitted)
NOTE:
AFTER SHORTLISTING, EACH TEAM WILL BE AWARDED WITH 20K AS PRIZE MONEY
during final submissionbutwillbegivenonlyiftheyappearinthesecondroundand submitsthe
finalworkingmodeloftheprototypegiven.
ROUND1:

1.Designedmodelsubmission

3-pagedocumentconsistingof1.Abriefideaofthemodelwiththespecial/keyfeature
shouldbementionedinthedocument

2.Designofthecasing(softcopy)3.Roughestimateofthebatterylifeandchargingtime
ROUND2:
Aftercompletinground1,youhavetosubmittheworkingmodelofthesameprototypetousin
ordertoparticipateinround2.(Ifanycorrectionsaremadeinthefinalmodelthensubmitthe
correcteddetailedfiles.)
Testingconditions:
1.Switchevaluationwillbedone.
2.Itwillbekeptindustyconditionstochecktheworkingandstabilityoftheproduct.
3.Forsomedaysduringthefestitwillbekeptinthesunlight.
4.Itwillbeusedinthenighttocheckthebackuptime.

GeneralRules:
1.Theteamsmustadheretothespiritofhealthycompetition.
2.Organizersreservetherighttodisqualifyanyteamindulginginmisbehaviourorviolatingany
rules.
3.Anyteamthatisnotreadyatthespecifiedtimewillbedisqualifiedfromthecompetition
automatically.
4.Incaseofanydisputes/discrepancies,theorganizers'decisionwillbefinalandbinding.
5.Theorganizersreservetherightstochangeanyoralloftheaboverulesastheydeemfit.
Changeinrules,ifanywillbehighlightedonthewebsiteandnotifiedtotheregisteredteams.
6.Notethatatanypointoftime,thelatestinformationwillbethatwhichisonthewebsite.The
informationprovidedinthepdfdownloadedearliermaynotbethelatest.However,the
registeredparticipantswillbeinformedthroughmailaboutanysuchchanges.

JudgingParameters:
1.DesignapprovalofthegivenmodelforthegivenPS
2.Technicalaspectssuchasbatterylife,charging&dischargingtime,lightsource,solar
3.Costanalysis*
4.Easetostudyduringnight.
5.Handinessofthelamp
6.Easeofassembling
7.Simplicityinthecircuit
8.Durabilityofthemodel
9.Easeofcircuitrepairing
NOTE
:bonuspointswillbegivenifthefinalmodelisexactlythesameasdescribedinthe
prototypeinround1
*method of cost analysis: We currently have several vendors who are producing these lamps
and supplying to us. We will give the detail of your model to them and ask their cost of
production.Thelowestofallwillbeconsideredasthecostofyourmodel.

TeamSpecifications:
There is no limitation fornumbermembersinateam.Itispreferabletohave1electrical,1solar
and 1 design expert in the team. This competition is open for all. So, anyone can take part in
thiscompetition.Studentsfromdifferenteducationalinstitutescanformateam.

Eligibility:
Allparticipantsconsistingofstudents,researchscholars,companyexperts,etc.withavalid
identitycardoftheirrespectiveeducationalinstitutes/companyareeligibletoparticipateinthe
event.

CertificatePolicy:
1.Toptwoteamsandbestmodelineveryfieldlikedesign,electrical,solarwillbeawardedthe
CertificateofExcellence.

2.AllotherteamsqualifyingforsecondroundwillbegiventheCertificateofParticipation.

PrizeMoney:
1.BestmodelINR5Lakhs
2.SecondbestmodelINR2Lakhs
3.BestelectricalcircuitINR1Lakh
4.Bestdesign(shouldfulfilgivenconditionsofmodel)INR1Lakh
5.Bestusageofsolarenergy(efficiencyofsolarpanelwithcost,size,etc.)INR1Lakh
6.TechnicallyqualifieddesignfitforuseinthegivensituationwillberefundedINR20k.

Disclaimer:
1.Thedesignshouldnotbecopiedfromanysource
2.ParticipatinginthecompetitionwillgiveSoULalltherightstouseyourdesignasan
opensource
3.Wearenotliabletoanyclaimsofcopyingthedesign,theteamholdstheliabilityfor
anysuchscenarios
4.IfthefinalmodelsarenotuptotheexpectationsthenprizemoneywillbeINR7Lakhs
andtherewillnotbeanyfirstorsecondpositionsawardedtoanyteam.

Resources:
HopetheSoulLampisinprogress.YoucanusethebelowOpenSourceSoftwareandlinkforSoulDesign.
ForPCBdesign
http://kicadpcb.org/
CircuitDesignTutorial
http://spokentutorial.org/tutorialsearch/?search_foss=KiCad&search_language=
CADDesign
http://efoundry.iitb.ac.in/Academy/index.jsp
3DModelingOpenSourceSoftware:
Freecad,123DDesign
KindlysendusDesignofcasing(Softcopy)in
.STL
format

Note
:

1)Thosewhohavenotyetregisteredcanregisternowandcanskipfirstsubmission
reportandsubmittheirfinalsubmissionreporttill20thOct.
2)Allparticipantsneedtomake3Dprintercompatiblesoftdesignanddetailed
informationofeachandeverypart.AftergettingselectedinRound2,wewillprovide
youthe3Dunassembledstructure.

SoULROUND1FINALREPORTSUBMISSION

ProjectReportFormat

1.Title

2.Aboutyourteam,fieldandexpertize

Name

Institute

Designation

Field

Expertize

3.Backgroundworkonneedofproject

4.Technical&DesignReport(aspergiven
GuidelineforFinishedSolarlampdesign
)

(SeetheAttachment)

ProjectReportSubmission

TheRound1projectreportshouldbemailedtoSoul@techfest.orgwiththe

SubjectCompetitions:SoulProjectReport:TeamId
(ForexampleCompetitions:SoulProjectReport:Soul001)

Note
Pleaseusethesameemailthreadforfurthercommunication
Deadline Before 23:59 hours on 15th November, 2015. Do not forget to mention your
TeamIDinthesubject

GuidelineforFinishedSolarlampdesign

About SoUL competition:

The SoUL competition is in Open Source Hardware category with
aim towards creating open source hardware resource for solar urja lamp. Open sourcehardware
resource shouldbesuchthatthesolarurjalampcanbemanufacturedbyanyone,anywhereinthe
world. The expected outcome is to have finished product which should be innovative, compact,
efficient,durableandcosteffective.

Importantdates:

Prefinalroundsubmissiondeadline:
15thNovember,2015
Announcementofselectedparticipantsinprefinalround:
20thNovember,2015
Finalroundsubmissiondeadline(onlyforselectedparticipants):
15thDecember,2015

GuidelineforFinishedSolarlampdesign:

The finished lamp design has two important parts. First is

Product design which has
been mentioned in
Section A
. The other part is
documented manual for manufacturing the
lamp which has been mentioned in
Section B
. Forfinalandprefinalrounds,thedetailsshould
be submitted in this format. Inprefinalround,mostofthedesignaspect,sketchesandrawwork
should be given as in section A.AlsoSectionBdetailsshouldbemoreappropriatewhichwould
indicate how the project is being carried out. In final round, the complete details must be

submitted with working product.Finalroundreportandproductdetailswithallnecessaryfilesis

tobesubmittedbytheselectedparticipantsonlywhowillbeselectedinprefinalround.

A.
Product design:
The elements of the complete solar lamp product may consist of
Electronic circuit/board, Battery, LED, Lamp body, Switches, connection wire, cables &
connectorsandSolarpaneletc.

1. ElectronicsCircuit:

Guideline: Electronic circuit is main component which is electrical interface with LED
lamp, battery and solar panel. The design of electronic circuit should be efficient and
durable and compact as well ascosteffective.Thedesignwithcomponentswhichcanbe
easily available in market would be preferred. The circuit should be such that it is
compatible and perform efficiently with the LEDs, Solar panel and battery. Also
indicator arrangement should be there which would indicate the charging, discharging
andfullchargestatuseasilydistinguishablebytheuser.

Technicalparametersandspecifications:

Information related to circuit components like IC, Resistor, Capacitor, Inductor,PCB

material, screws, connectors details should be submittedinfollowingtabulatedformatas
below. Mention appropriate identification. Use component available easily. Attach
separate sheet for specification and other necessary details if needed and mention in the
tableaboutattachmentatappropriateplace.

TableforTechnicalspecificationforcomponentsandquantity
Components

Make

Quantity

Specifications

Comment

For Design and Sketches: Design and sketched for PCB in 2D/3D sketch, SMD for
ICs and package footprint (bfx file/libraryfile),SchematicofElectronic circuit,Spacing
information of layers, hole, via. Connector etc. The information should be submitted in
following format. Appropriate dimensions should be mentioned. When the softcopy of
the 2D/3D sketches and designsand relevantsourcecodes(whereverapplicable)isbeing
given, it should be mentioned in comment section briefingthefilenamewhichwouldbe
usedforidentification.

TableforinformationrelatedtoDesignandSketches
Design/Sketch

Dimensiondetail

Softwareused

Comment

For Code file and Source codes

: Submit codes and related source files like Gerber file
for PCB design etc. The information should be submitted in following format. Attach
separate sheet for any other necessary details if needed and mention in the table about
attachment at appropriate place. Use open source resources 2D/3D design like Freecad,
kiCAD etc. When the softcopy of the designs and relevant source codes (wherever
applicable) is being given, it should be mentioned in comment section briefing the file
namewhichwouldbeusedforidentification.

TableforCodefileandSourcecodes:
Components

Fileformat

Softwareused

Comment

For circuit performance parameter:

Mention the technical performance parameters of
the circuit and required technical specifications for its other main component interfaces
like solar panel, LED and Battery. In case ofsolarpanelinterface,circuitoutputvoltage,
output current, compatiblesolarpanelparameterlikeinputvoltage,currentetc.Incaseof
battery interface, mention battery interface cut off voltage, cut in voltage, etc. In caseof

LED interface, mention required LED electrical specification like input/output voltage,
current etc. The information should be submitted in following format. Attach separate
sheet for any other necessary details if needed and mentioninthetableaboutattachment
atappropriateplace.

Tableforelectricalcircuitinput/outputperformance/value:

Parameter

Minimum/Rated
value

Maximum/Rated
value

Comment

2. Battery:

Guideline:
Battery is used for powering the LED and electronic circuit. Battery should
be such that it should last for more than 1500 chargingdischarging cycles and should
provide backup of more than 5 hours. Also, for the product, the most suitable
specification should be used. Connection diagram with all safety precautions should be
welldocumented.

Information related to battery specification:

Information related to battery chemistry,
connection diagram (2D/3D sketch), battery dimension should be provided. Attach
separate sheet for specification and other necessary details if needed and mention in the
table about attachment at appropriate place. The information should be submitted in
followingformat.

TableforTechnicalspecificationforcomponentsandquantity

Components

Make

Noofbattery/cells Specifications
inseries/parallel

Comment

For battery performance parameter:

Mentionthetechnicalperformanceparametersof
the Battery like Nominal Operating Voltage, No of charge discharge cycle, Depth of
discharge, Terminal voltage, Open circuit voltage, Cutoff Voltage, Nominal Capacity,
Cycle life, Nominal Energy, Cycle life, Maximum continuous discharge current,
Maximum 30sec discharge pulse current, Charge voltage,Floatvoltage,Chargecurrent,
Internal resistance, Storage Temperature range, Safety test done etc. The information
should be submitted in following format. Attach separate sheet for any other necessary
detailsifneededandmentioninthetableaboutattachmentatappropriateplace.

Tableforbatteryinput/outputperformance/value

Parameter

Minimum/Rated
value

Maximum/Rated
value

Comment

3. LED:

Guideline:
LED is the main component which converts electrical energy into light. In
case of LEDs, the specifications should be properly mentioned. LEDs should be such
that a minimum area of1ftx1ftshould beilluminatedwith150luxoflight.Tunabilityof
thelightilluminationwithhelpofswitchisplus.

Information related to LED specification:

Information related to LED, for example,
technology, identification/model no., connection diagram (2D/3D sketch), LED housing
etc. should be provided. Attach separate sheet for specification and other necessary
details if needed and mention in the table about attachment at appropriate place. The
informationshouldbesubmittedinfollowingformat.

TableforTechnicalspecificationforcomponentsandquantity

Components

Make

Quantity

Specifications

Comment

For LED performance parameter:

Mention the technical performance parameters of
the LED like Operating Voltage, Power Consumption, Illumination, Luminous
performance of LED, LED light intensity value, LEDcurrent/voltagespecification,LED
reverse voltage, LED angle of view specification, LED specification for operational life
etc. The information should be submitted in following format. Attach separate sheet for
any other necessary details if needed and mention in the table about attachment at
appropriateplace.

TableforLEDinput/outputperformance/value

Parameter

Minimum/Rated
value

Maximum/Rated
valuevalue

Comment

4. Lampbody:

Guideline:
Lamp body isnecessaryforhousing ofcomplete electroniccircuits,switches,
indicators, LED and battery etc. The 2D/3D design ofthelampbody,itsmolddesignfor
manufacturing,manufacturingmaterialwouldberequired.

Information related to Lamp body specification:

Provide information like body
material specification, Lamp body 2D/3D design (.STL format along with source code)
etc. The exact dimension should be provided. Attach separate sheet forspecificationand
other necessary details ifneededandmentioninthetableaboutattachmentatappropriate
place. The information should be submitted in following format. When the softcopy of

the 2D/3D sketches and designsand relevantsourcecodes(whereverapplicable)isbeing

given, it should be mentioned in comment section briefingthefilenamewhichwouldbe
usedforidentification.

TableforTechnicalspecificationforcomponentsandquantity

Components

Make

Quantity

Specifications

Comment

TableforinformationrelatedtoDesignandSketches

Design/Sketch

Dimensiondetail

Softwareused

Comment

5. Switches:

Guideline:
The switches used for On/OFF functionality which controls the power to
LED and electroniccircuit.Theswitchesshouldbecomfortablyusable,durable,compact
andprotectedfrommoistureanddust.

Information related to switch specification:

Provide informationlikeMechanicalLife,
Maximum current rating, Maximum voltage rating and Maximum power rating,
Standard/Compliance, Operating temperature etc. Attach separate sheet for specification
and other necessary details if needed and mention in the table about attachment at
appropriateplace.Theinformationshouldbesubmittedinfollowingformat.

TableforTechnicalspecificationforcomponentsandquantity

Components

Make

Quantity

Specifications

Comment

Tableforswitchinput/outputperformance/value

Parameter

Minimum/Rated
value

Maximum/Rated
value

Comment

6. Connectionwires,cablesandconnectors:

Guideline:
Connection wire means wire used in electronic circuit. Also wire/cable is
used to connect solar panel and electronic circuit. Connectors are used for joining
electrical circuits. Detailed specification of the wires/cables needed. Lengthofthewires,
size,specificationoftheconnectorwithtype,sizeetc.

Information related to connection wires, cables and connectors specification:

Provide information like Base material, Mention specification, Type/Brand/size,
Conductor screening, Conductor material, Insulation, Armouring, and Mention
gender/pitch/Size/orientation for connectors etc. Also mention technical performance
parameters like voltage grade, short circuit current etc. Attach separate sheet for
specification and other necessary details if needed and mention in the table about
attachment at appropriate place. The information should be submitted in following
format.

TableforTechnicalspecificationforcomponentsandquantity
Components

Make

Quantity

Specifications

Comment

Table for connection wires, cables and connectors specification input/output

performance/value

Parameter

Minimum/Rated
value

Maximum/Rated
value

Comment

7. SolarPanel:

Guideline:
Solar panel is used to charge the solar lamp. It converts light into electrical
energy which is stored in battery.Insolarpanelcase,thedesignofthesolarpanelshould
be provided with the clear mention of procurement agency, if any or list down the raw
materials(e.g.cell,bodymaterial,glassetc)requiredformanufacturing.

Information related to Solar Panel specification:

If panel fabrication is to be done
then, the complete procedure should be provided as how many cell (what type e.g.
mono/multi cSi / thinfilmetc.)ofwhatsizesandin whichconfiguration(series/parallel)
should be arranged. How to completely make the working and durable solar panel with
proper stepwise demonstration in documented manual. Mentioning of Frame type,
material like encapsulant,backsheetandglassspecificationismust.Attachseparatesheet
for specification and other necessary details if needed and mention in the table about
attachment at appropriate place. The information should be submitted in following
format.

TableforTechnicalspecificationforcomponentsandquantity

Components

Make

Quantity

Specifications

Comment

For solar panel performance parameter:

Mention the technical performance
parameters of the solar panel like Open circuit voltage, Short Circuit, Maximum Power
voltage, Maximum power current, Maximum Power (AllatSTC),WorkingTemperature
etc.. The information should be submitted in following format. Attach separate sheet for
any other necessary details if needed and mention in the table about attachment at
appropriateplace.

Tableforsolarpanelinput/outputperformance/value

Parameter

Minimum/Rated
value

Maximum/Rated
value

Comment

For Design and Sketches: Design and sketched for solar panel should be provided in
2D/3D sketch. The information should be submitted in following format. Appropriate
dimensions should be mentioned. When the softcopy of the 2D/3D sketches anddesigns
and relevant sourcecodes(whereverapplicable)isbeinggiven, itshouldbementionedin
commentsectionbriefingthefilenamewhichwouldbeusedforidentification.

TableforinformationrelatedtoDesignandSketches

Design/Sketch

Dimensiondetail

Softwareused

Comment

B.
Documented manualformanufacturingthelamp:Documented manualforstepbystep
procedureisessentialtointegratethemaincomponentsandmakecompleteproducti.e.solarurja
lamp. Once all the above elements/building blocks are ready, give the step by step process of
lamp assembly. Proper stepwise demonstration in documented manual should be given. The
documented manual should include all informationneededtoassemblethelamp.Alongwiththe
belowmentionedinformation,finalworkingsolarurjalampshouldbesubmittedinfinalround.
Forexample,thedocumentedmanualshouldcontainfollowinginformation.
AbouttheSolarUrjaLamp
Lampassemblysequence
For each part of the product (solar urja lamp) assembly (see section A),
documentation should be well explained with diagrams and with detailed
specifications(intabulatedformasmentionedabove)
List of attachmentswithfilenameandformatfor2D/3Dsketchesanddesignsfile
namewithsourcecodes(whereverapplicable).
FAQforcircuithardware,repairandmaintenanceforerror/faults
Listalltheopensourceresourceusedfordesign
Projectedcostforproductmanufacturing
Expecteddurabilityanalysis
Repairingneedandrequirementforfuture
Safetyandprecautionsguideline
Otherrelevantinformation

Forfurtherqueriescontact:
SwapnilGudmalwar
Manager,Events
swapnil.gudmalwar@techfest.org
+919067885348