Solar-Energized Smart Umbrella for Street Vendors

Abstract

This article introduces the concept of a solar-energized smart umbrella tailored for street vendors, incorporating features to improve comfort and convenience. The umbrella integrates renewable energy technology to power its functionalities, such as a fan activated when the temperature exceeds a predetermined threshold that is 35ºC, a light that activates during rainfall and dark, and a mobile charging facility. By utilizing solar panels, the umbrella harnesses solar energy to charge an internal battery, enabling the operation of these features. The fan provides a cooling effect to alleviate discomfort caused by high temperatures, while the light ensures visibility and protection from rain. Additionally, the umbrella includes a mobile charging facility, allowing street vendors to conveniently charge their devices using renewable energy. This innovative solution enhances the working experience of street vendors, promoting their well-being and productivity. By combining renewable energy and smart features, the solar-energized smart umbrella for street vendors offers a sustainable and efficient solution, contributing to a more comfortable and technologically advanced street environment. The increasing day by day world population and demand for urban cities, due to this also becoming smarter way as compared to it before. The smart umbrella is one such example to serve the purpose of recent generations. It can open up on its own by using sensory signals to the processor to control the situation such as during rain, hot, and dark, situation using respective sensors and also for individual need with the option of connectivity with charging USB and switch on the fan for cooling in summer and light during the night.