Whether you are tailgating at a football game or dealing with a power outage, a generator is a useful tool to grant you electricity when not connected to a power grid. One such generator is the Honda EU2200i portable generator, which has a fuel capacity of 0.95 gallons of unleaded gasoline and a run time of approximately 3.2 hours. Producing 2.2 KW worth of power, it has the capacity to operate a wide range of appliances making it the perfect tool at home, camping, or at the job site.
Despite its benefits in supplying power and portability, the Honda EU2200i portable generator’s major drawback comes in with its use of fossil fuel which negatively impacts the environment. The proposed system attempts an electrically equivalent output with the help of solar panels to power recreational applications and provides a more environmentally friendly alternative.
Our system aims to provide a standard AC 110V 60Hz nominal output voltage compatible with a standard residential wall outlet with load capability meeting or exceeding the nominal 20 amps. The system uses an inverter to power convert from 12V DC to 110V AC nominal output. These specifications were put in place to meet the Honda EU2200i’s output.
Honda EU2000i (on the left) and RAPSCES (on the right)