SolarLanternsforRuralCommunitiesInitiative Humanitarian Tech Group
Equipping 120 rural study rooms with portable 3D-printed solar battery lights assembled by campus engineering volunteers during mid-semester break.
Primary Workshop & Telemetry View
Target Output
120 Units
Modular PETG housings
Run Time
14 hrs
Per 6h solar charge
Battery Chemistry
LiFePO4
2,000+ charge cycles
Overhead
0.0%
100% parts procurement
Why This Student Initiative Matters
Each semester, 40 student volunteers from electrical engineering and industrial design collaborate with rural community schools to build modular, repairable solar reading lamps. Every unit is printed in recycled PETG filament and fitted with high-cycle LiFePO4 cells that provide 14 hours of warm study light on a single day's solar charge. 100% of donations purchase photovoltaic cells, rechargeable batteries, and weather-sealed switches. All procurement receipts are published openly on the CampusHub ledger.
“Every lantern is designed to be opened and serviced with a single standard screwdriver by students in the village.”
Milestone Tranche Schedule & Budget
| Budget Line Item | Subsystem Scope | Allocation | Escrow Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monocrystalline 5W Solar Panels & MPPT Boards | High-efficiency weather-laminated photovoltaic arrays | $5,200 (52%) | Allocated & Paid |
| LiFePO4 6000mAh Cells & Warm LED Arrays | Long-life rechargeable cells and low-glare reading diodes | $3,300 (33%) | In Progress |
| Recycled PETG Filament & Field Transport | Enclosure spools, silicone seals, and rural bus logistics | $1,500 (15%) | Pending |
Field Engineering Updates (1)
80 Recycled PETG Housings Completed in Maker Lab
Our 8 print farm machines ran continuously all weekend using recycled teal filament. Weather-gasket fitment passed IP54 splash testing.