I.

Introduction

Through science, we are able to generated ideas that could change the way of life of us

people. Science is developed on research and developments from technological projects down to

scientific invention of life advances. Here, in the Philippines, the Department of Science and

Technology (DOST) has been the agency who manages and regulates the researches and

developments to science and technology. According to its information website, the agency’s

mission, and vision are as follows:

Mission

“DOST shall be the direction provider, leader and coordinator of the country's

scientific and technological efforts, ensuring that these are geared and utilized in

areas of maximum economic and social benefits for the people”. (Sec. 4, E.O. 128)

Vision

"A reservoir of scientific and technological know-how providing world-class

solutions that empower Filipinos to attain higher productivity and better quality of

life”.

Likewise, when it comes to disaster, the National Disaster Risk Reduction Management

Council has been serving the Filipinos on disaster preparedness programs, disaster operations

and rehabilitation efforts undertaken by the Philippines government and the private sector.

NDRRMC acts as the top coordinator of all disaster management and the highest allocator of

resources in the country. The primary objective of the agency is:

Page | 1
Objective

“Ensure effective and efficient implementation of civil protection program through an

integrated, multi-sector and community based approach and strategies for the

protection and preservation of life, property and environment.”

With the presence of these two government agencies, the researchers seek to

revolutionize the responses when it comes to disaster with the help of advanced technology. In

line of DOST’s Projects, advances the use of cutting edge technologies and recommend

innovative information services in government’s disaster prevention and mitigation efforts to

help prevent these, the researchers admires to develop a product that could help Filipinos be

ready on disaster preparedness. Also, along with the government agencies, the researchers are

open for other partnerships and stakeholders who would reach a hand in helping us to realize this

project.

II. Purpose

On November 8, 2013, the City of Tacloban was badly hit by typhoon Yolanda

(internationally named, Haiyan) which led to cut down electricity, cell sites, and power outage

for many months and even a year or so. As one of the victims of such typhoon, it was really a

challenge for living without electricity in which for our generations nowadays, we are technically

dependent of such use for power sources which guarantees light, battery life for cellular phones

and gadgets, and even internet. We all use these things for contact and information and at those

Page | 2
times we were helpless, nothing to do but wait for news from people outside as the sun goes by

day by day. When the night falls, the moon is the main light with the support of flashlights.

As we notice, power technology in energy aspects, has been developing sustainably and

one of them is the solar energy. During those times, when electricity was still a myth amidst the

destruction, aside from generators, solar panels became a rampant market on side walk stores,

and other forms of stores at those times because aside from it is affordable, it very light handed

and very easy to use. Solar is a very efficient source of energy especially at that time because

with the suns’ heat, you can already absorb it with the use of panels and later on be converted as

an energy source and where, the sun is always there giving heat to whatever and wherever it

directs to and it gives renewable energy source to give light for household consumptions and

other establishments.

Along the solar panels, the power bank also came to arise from the market, as well as

convenient, portable and easy to use. It was a hit especially to us teenagers. It will save us from

falling in long lines to charging stations and avoid wasting time of waiting. With the use of such

device, there were already extra times, such as tuning in on a radio to know the whereabouts and

actions being done by our government for the rehabilitation of the city, while doing household

chores, which was really important because a lot of debris were stump upon on the community

after the typhoon.

With these, the researchers put on a purpose that these could be necessity when

calamities occur, which can also be economical for those who loves travelling from rural areas

doing some hiking, cycling, and camping. Thus the researchers, a group of Industrial

Page | 3
Engineering students in partnership with Electrical Engineering student have come up an idea of

a product that has all its features. The product is a solar power bank with a built-in radio and

flashlight. We believe that this idea has the need and could be a development on technology

when it comes to safety and security of the Filipino people.

All our expensive and portable devices are only as good as their battery life. All our

modern consumer devices, such as mobile phones, tablets and others gadgets are useless without

power and it defeats the object of their use if you have to keep on plugging them into the mains.

If you wish to remain mobile with your mobile device, the only solution in the foreseeable

future is a backup battery. This is particularly important in the case of mobile phones able to do

more or less what a PC can. Nowadays, it’s very essential that you have emergency kit that

contains flashlight, radio, medicine, clothes and other important things that’s needed for

emergency situations and calamities. Because of this we decided innovate an all in one gadget

and we called it Multi-Purpose Solar Power Bank. Through the help of Multi-Purpose Solar

Power Bank will store power and let you charge your other devices on the go, when needed.

Multi-Purpose Solar Power Bank works the same way, just instead of electricity it uses the sun

(through the built-in solar panels) to charge itself. This product has flashlight and radio that are

needed for emergency situations and calamities.

III. Product Description

The device is purely generated by solar energy and thus it can grasp power anywhere and

anytime as long as it is daylight. The product is from main compartments of a power bank, solar

Page | 4
panel, flashlight, and radio, ergonomically designed to be convenient, portable, and easy to use

type of product. Also, the product produces energy that could last for two-three weeks of stored

energy. We want to raise this product to give awareness to the people of Tacloban City or the

whole nation for safety and precautions to abide when calamities will arise. Our targets are those

underprivileged families living on rural areas commonly on coastal premises or near the bodies

of water.

A. Objectives

The researchers’ objectives to reach in order to fulfill the purpose of the study:

1. To help these people provide a product that is compact and can be used even

without electricity or batteries, as a response for emergencies.

2. A product that could help families and communities to ready whenever fortuitous

event/s will come arise to the city and/or in the country.

3. And a device that could assist people to sustain light and power whenever there in

their hike, camping, or in rescue.

B. Methodology

Inputs

Tools:

● Soldering iron ● Cutter

● Electrical Tape ● Wood paste

Page | 5
 ● Wire

● Glue gun

Materials:

MATERIALS SPECIFICATION
- 4 volts
Flashlight - 1.5 x 5 inch
- 5 watts
Solar Panel - 4 x 6 inch

Power Source - 13 volts

- 3 volts
Radio - 3 x 2 inch

Cork Sheet - 1 1/2 meter

Switch - 2 pieces

Cable Tie - 2 meters

UTP Cable - 1 pack

Soldering LED - 3 meters

Output

Top View

Page | 6
 Front View

Right Side View

Left Side View

Page | 7
 Perspective View

Aerial Perspective View

Page | 8
 Figure 1
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM

Page | 9
 Table 1
PROJECT TIMELINE

September October

2​n
1​st 3​rd 4​th 1​st 2​nd
d
3​rd
Activity W W W W W
W W
e e e e e
e ee
e e e e e
e k
k k k k k
k
Idea Generation
- Brainstorming of ideas good for new product
development

Idea Screening
- Generated ideas will be screen on the basis of viable
resources such as financing, knowledge, skills, and
the feasibility of the product and come up a final
product

Concept Development
- The new product is conceptualized. Basically,
knowing the basic features of the product

Product Analysis
- Identification of the specifications, bill of materials,
and the process flow chart of the product

Product Design
- Designing and engineering a prototype of the product

Test of Product
- Evaluation of the product whether if it met our
concept

Defense of Product Proposal

Page | 10
 Figure 2
MULTI-PURPOSE SOLAR POWER BANK PROCESS

1. Preparation

- Collection of the materials needed for the project.

2. Parts Inspection

Page | 11
- The materials that collected is being tested if it is compatible with each other, it’s also

inspected the inputs and outputs of the materials.

3. Assembly of Parts

-The separated parts are now being assembled as one.

4. Wiring

-One of the most important steps in the process. In this step wiring connections are attached

to the specification of the product.

5. Partial Testing

-The connected wires are being tested to see if it is functioning well.

6. Securing of Connections

-If the connected wires are successful, it is now being tap up with an electrical tape.

7. Final Testing

-All the connections are lastly being inspected and tested to approve as a conforming unit.

8. Packaging

-The product’s electrical system is attached on a protective casing and sealed properly.

C. Action Plan

The researchers’ primary concern is the safety of communities when it comes to

disaster. As a pre-operation plan, the researchers stimulated an action plan to test the

product feasibility, viability, and desirability. Our action plan is:

1. Give free sample trial of the device to local community living near and along the

coastal barangays of Tacloban City with the help of the barangay officials and

Page | 12
 hopefully by some organization also. The target quantity is around 500 devices for

500 households.

2. The researchers will educate the respondents on how to use the device properly. The

device is only a free trial; therefore it is only for a limited time, for research purposes.

3. A survey is conducted upon the satisfaction rate and the product adoption process of

the respondents.

4. Through positive response and comments of the ​said product are improved by an

on-going development process.

5. We can introduce the product into the market for commercialization in partnership

with the DOST and NDRRMC.

D. Marketing Mix

1. Product

Multi-Propose Solar Power Bank the use of the product is to ensure the needs of

the user in an emergency situation.

2. Price

The product is not after on a high profit but as long as we can overcome all the

expenses help and satisfied the needs and wants of the customer.

3. Promotion

The target markets of Multi-Purpose Solar Power Bank are the teenagers,

travellers, and even adults. To introduce this product to the market world; First, we

will give samples then display it on crowded place where people will be the able to

see the clearer view of the product.

Page | 13
 4. Place

Multi-Purpose Solar Power Bank will be introduce first to the local place located
here in Tacloban City especially those far-flung areas that are hit by frequently
calamity.

E. Features and Benefits

1. Bring convenience to the users

2. Useful for users in remote areas and portable for travellers

3. To save the electric bill cost

4. Great for travelling

IV. Support Needed & Costs

The product is very economical especially nowadays us people are very technology

dependent. Without technology, we find it already hard to adapt simplicity of living. From this,

we humbly ask for assistance for upon the realization of our concept. We believe this product

can go a long way. With these, funding assistance would be beneficial for the realization of this

project.

Table 2
BREAKDOWN EXPENSES FOR RAW MATERIALS

TOTAL
QUANTITY UNIT ARTICLES UNIT PRICE
AMOUNTT
1 PC POWER SOURCE ₱ 150.00 ₱ 100.00
1 PC FLASHLIGHT ₱ 215.00 ₱ 215.00
1 PC RADIO ₱ 220.00 ₱ 220.00
1 PC CASE ₱ 120.00 ₱ 120.00

Page | 14
 2 PC SWITCH ₱ 100.00 ₱ 50.00
2 METERS CABLE TIE ₱ 30.00 ₱ 30.00
1 PACK UTP CABLE ₱ 30.00 ₱ 20.00
1 METER SOLDERING LED ₱ 145.00 ₱ 145.00
TOTAL ₱ 900.00

Number of Working Days: 15 days

Number of Workers: 10 persons

Target number of Products: 500 pieces

Table 3
COST-PLUS PRICING

Page | 15
Expenses

Raw Materials Purchases ₱ 450, 000.00

Salary Expense 37, 500.00

Rent Expense 2, 000.00

Utilities Expense 2, 500.00

Equipments Expense 197, 000.00

Operating Expenses 51, 000.00

Repair and Maintenance Expense ​10, 000.00

Total​ ​Expenses ​₱​ ​750, 000.00

Page | 16
 Divide 500 (Total Product Produce) ₱ 1, 500.00

Add 20% (Desired Profit) ​ 300.00

Total (Unit Price) ​₱​ ​1, 800.00

Along with the aforementioned costs, a production space, utilities, machine and equipment

are also concerned with such project. A partnership with an electronics company that specializes

in line with this product could assist us in the mass production. With pursuance, once introduced

to the market, the product is sold at ₱ 1, 800 and the generated profit will be the stepping stone of

investments of the projects own land, building, machine and equipments, utilities, and even

labor.

V. Summary

Multi-Purpose Solar Power Bank is innovated to help the people especially to those who

don’t have enough supply of electricity. With its radio and flashlight will be useful and helpful

during emergencies situations. Less worries and cost because Multi-Purpose Solar Power Bank

gets it energy from the sun. Using this product will help our environment to minimize pollution

to save our Mother Earth.

What would you say? If you wish to contact us and for more inquiries about the project,

you can call or text Mr. Francis Adrian P. Polido at 0917-327-8705 (Globe) or you can email us

to francisadrianpolido@yahoo.com anytime.

Page | 17
 It would be an honor to help our fellow Taclobanons be ready for every risks they will

encounter. You have got to love the sunlight. It is one of our major sources of power. Thank You

and Godspeed.

Page | 18
Product Developer’s Profile

Page | 19
Page | 20