Forest Sunblinds
Benjamin Chu, Nathanael Albert, Max Western, Jorge Meza Moran
School of Engineering
Faculty Supervisor: Kenya Mejia
Using stored renewable energy to power blinds helps reduce electricity usage and energy costs from powering the HVAC system, providing a more eco-friendly solution. Our project incorporates solar panels into window blinds to collect sunlight and convert it into electrical energy. The energy is stored in a battery and used to power the electrical components of the blinds. These components include different sensors and motors to regulate indoor temperature to the user's preference by retracting, lowering, and tilting the slats. To make the blinds hands-free, the user can set preferences of light levels and temperature in the app, accessible by smartphone.