Daybreak corp

6700 Rinloss St.

Owlings, TX 75606

Date: March 31, 2019

To: Sandi Hubnik
From: Quentin Templeton, Project manager
Evan Gherbregziebhier, Projects materials coordinator
Christian Diaz, Research analyst
Subject: Proposal for the Solar powered phone charger

Purpose
The purpose of our proposal is to request authorization to conduct a study on solar phone
chargers.

Introduction
Batteries were created in order to power specific technologies, but power is limited. Since their
creation scientists have created the rechargeable battery as a solution to keep devices charged
without having to buy replacement batteries everytime the device dies, but this only prolongs the
inevitability that the rechargeable battery will die like any other battery bringing us back to main
problem. Each rechargeable battery will lose its maximum energy capacity after each charge
cycle, forcing people to stay near areas with electricity (Jacobson A, 2015). But what if people
want to spend their time outside without electricity? Some might provide portable battery pack to
charge their device throughout the day, but the portable battery pack also requires charging
leaving two rechargeable devices to be charged before heading out. The solution to the problem
may be a solar powered phone charger that allows the user to charge a phone without using a
electrical outlet.

Proposed Tasks

With Ms. Hubnik’s approval, we would like to perform the following six proposed tasks to help
determine the best course of action for integrating solar powered charger in as many current
smart devices as possible.
Task 1. Acquire a basic understanding of solar energy and how to implement the clean energy
into common everyday smart device usage
Most people would agree that Solar Power Battery Cas​e​ would be good idea. but there are pros
and cons. Solar panels absorb sunlight and convert that sunlight into electricity. Rechargeable
batteries loses efficiency over time. Sunlight is renewable energy that sustains the environment.
According to our research, about 77% of U.S. population owns a smartphone and adults ranging
in the age of 18-49 are one fifth dependent on their smartphones (Pew Research Center, 2018).

Task 2. Determine Daybreak’s staff knowledge and attitude towards solar energy and smart
device usage
Recently all Daybreak staff has participated in a statutory meeting discussing about known
knowledge of solar energy and modern smart device usage. Staff who are knowledgeable in any
way about the subject would help take less time to complete this task.

Task 3.Assess the use of solar energy models

Our research has yet to finish assessing the use of solar energy, but what we currently have
shows that solar energy is steadily rising to be used more often every year. Research has also
shown that the growth of using solar pv is due to prices declining over time becoming accessible
to a more diverse audience (SEIA, 2019). For statistics on the popularity of a solar energy
powered charger, we would rely on a survey done by Christian around TCC south campus.

Task 4. Establish criteria for evaluating smart devices

While our criterion is not completely finished, we look for certain guidelines such as, cost,
durability, Water-resistant, and weightiness.

Task 5. Assess available smart devices based on our criteria

Next week we will begin studying which smart devices we should focus our criterion on. Our
criterion right now is to reach as many audiences as possible without having conflicts between
what we proposed and the current ability of our staff.

Task 6. Analyze our data and prepare a recommendation report

Our Daybreak staff has already drafted the report on a online google document to provide the
most convenience to our staff members. The document will always be open to our staff members
to help add suggestions, revising, and finalize our last version of the report.
 Schedule

Tasks Date of Tasks

Tasks 1: Research solar energy and
smartphone battery usage
Tasks 2: Determine staff knowledge and
attitudes

Tasks 3: Research Management model

Tasks 4: Establish Criteria

Tasks 5: Assess solar powered charger
based on criteria

Tasks 6: Prepare report

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Experience

We are experienced in learning computer languages and analyzing technology.

● Quentin Templeton, strong interest in computer science and computer engineering.
● Evan Gherbregziebhier, have the necessary knowledge on solar energy
● Christian Diaz, Novice skill in hardware, and software programming

Work Cited
Jacobson, A. (2015, May 21). How batteries work - Adam Jacobson. Retrieved March 30, 2019,
 from https://ed.ted.com/lessons/why-batteries-die-adam-jacobson
Pew Research Center. (2018, February 05). Demographics of Mobile Device Ownership and
Adoption in the United States. Retrieved March 30, 2019, from
https://www.pewinternet.org/fact-sheet/mobile/
SEIA. (2019). Solar Industry Research Data. Retrieved March 30, 2019, from
https://www.seia.org/solar-industry-research-data