TIMELINE

The activities detailed below are performed by the student team, except the activities during the execution phase which are performed by the contractor with support from the team.

PROJECT DETAILS

In the fall of 2021, a team of five Western Engineering students began devising a project for their final year engineering capstone that would satisfy both the course requirements of innovative design, and that would incorporate photovoltaic technology in order to take part in the Guided Projects program.

The team of students decided to develop a low-cost, modular solar carport structure with a unique, eye-catching design. Their design process involved mechanical and electrical engineering and took the better part of the academic year. Concurrently, the team worked to develop the project in reality by finding a site for the project, recruiting the owner to host it, finding EPCs to build the project and suppliers to provide the materials. The team also engaged funders, technical advisors and more.

Now, a fresh team of students are seeking to complete the project and install a photovoltaic carport system to the local Bostwick Community Centre in London, ON.