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Solar Pooja Lamp That Runs Nonstop
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Solar Pooja Lamp That Runs Nonstop

A solar-powered pooja lamp that uses a photovoltaic panel to light daylamps and charge supercapacitors during the day, which then power a joule thief LED circuit at night for continuous operation.

Originally published on ElectronicsForU
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Parts You'll Need

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This list includes a generic resistor set as a placeholder — it is not matched to the exact value or part number this circuit needs. The correct one is specified on the original source page linked above; check it before buying.

We don't carry yet: Solar Panel
Supercap / UPS / Power Bank Module
Diodes (1N4007 / 1N4148 / Schottky / Zener)
Thyristor / SCR / Triac / Varistor / Fuse
LED Bulb / Lamp / AC Load

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How It Works

Why Build This

Design and deploy a self-sustaining, renewable energy harvesting circuit utilizing photovoltaic panels and supercapacitors for continuous off-grid illumination.
Implement discrete analog power management techniques, including reverse-current blocking diodes and current-limiting resistor networks, suited for undergraduate engineering analysis.
Integrate custom-fabricated octagonal printed circuit boards into a traditional mechanical enclosure to achieve a reliable electro-mechanical decorative system.

Real-World Application

Sustainable, maintenance-free religious and decorative indoor lighting powered entirely by renewable solar energy.

Skills You'll Learn

Photovoltaic power harvesting
supercapacitor energy storage management
discrete analog circuit design
current-limiting resistor calculations
reverse-current protection using diodes
printed circuit board layout integration

Safety Precautions

Ensure correct polarity when connecting supercapacitors and batteries, and note the inclusion of a safety fuse in series with the supercapacitors.

Technology Tags

SOLAR PV PANEL
LEDS
JOULE THIEF
SUPERCAPACITORS
PCB DESIGN
LIGHTING

Frequently Asked Questions

Supercapacitors are chosen for their high charge-discharge cycle life and rapid energy storage capabilities, making them ideal for daily cycling in a solar-powered application without the degradation typical of chemical batteries.
Diode D1 acts as a blocking diode that prevents the electrical energy stored in the supercapacitors from flowing backward into the solar photovoltaic panel when there is no sunlight.
The resistors are configured to control and limit the current passing through the LED1 through LED16 array, ensuring that the components operate within safe electrical limits and do not suffer from thermal runaway.

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