The Centre for Renewable Energy Technology (CRET) of the Federal University of Technology, Akure(FUTA), has developed Solar Box I and Box 2 powered generators of various capacities which components include Lithium Polymer Battery, Inverter, Change Controller, Socket Outlet, Fuse and Switches can power Television set, fan and a number of bulbs for a minimum of five hours at a go.
Presenting the generators to the University Management led by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Joseph said the idea behind the generator was to alleviate the energy challenge being experienced by Nigerians.
According to him, the Box 1 with a capacity of 120watts with the solar panel and installation is targeted at students and other low income earners, while the Box 2 which is of 200watts with panel and installation is targeted at staff and medium income earners.
Commissioning the generators, the vice-chancellor, Professor Joseph Fuwape commended the CRET team for its ingenuity in developing…
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