The 'EduDemoS' project launches an innovative 3×1 demonstrator that combines three powerful educational resources in a single device. This multifunctional demonstrator allows students to explore and experiment with solar energy collection, wind energy and water harvesting, all in a single project.
The 3×1 prototype has been designed so that students in vocational training centers and schools can build it with the help of their teachers, integrating fundamental concepts of renewable energy and resource management. This model has been made in collaboration with the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (ULPGC), the School of Industrial and Civil Engineering (EIIC), and the kitchens, a workshop of Industrial Design Engineering. In fact, it has even been the Final Degree Project (TFG) of Patricia López, a student who continues to collaborate with this initiative. It has also had the collaboration of the Gerda Stetter Foundation.
This 3×1 demonstrator is not only a comprehensive educational resource, but is also deeply inspired by the rich nature and art of the Canary Islands:
- The solar and water harvesting component is based on the Bejeque (Aeonium), a succulent plant endemic to the Canary Islands. The Bejeque is known for its amazing ability to capture and store water, adapting to dry environments and demonstrating the resilience of Canarian nature.
- The wind demonstrator, on the other hand, is inspired by the iconic wind toys created by the renowned artist César Manrique. This advocate of the harmony between nature and art designed these toys to interact with the wind in an aesthetic and functional way, integrating the artistic in the natural environment of the Canary archipelago.
This device consists of three main parts:
- Mechanical part: the physical parts of the demonstrator can be manufactured by 3D printing.
- Electronics:this section allows the demonstrator to capture solar and wind energy, as well as to efficiently collect water.
- Programming part: here you will find the code needed to make the demonstrator fully functional and able to collect data. This code will be shared through an IoT platform to facilitate the analysis of the experiments.
To ensure a successful construction, we have developed a detailed guide that will walk you step-by-step through the assembly of the 3×1 demonstrator. This project will not only enrich the students' educational experience, but will also foster a greater understanding of sustainability and technological innovation in the classroom.