Design and Development of Wireless Solar Powered Router for the Rural Area

Abstract

In Malaysia to form an e-governance administrative system, non-comprehensive internet access in the country is the factor to be considered. Some innovative service providers in other countries, especially in rural areas, are working to increase wireless networks by combining the solar system with cell towers to provide internet connectivity. The solar system is one of the renewable energy widely used in wireless communication systems, a challenge for future technologies. In addition, a wireless router is a less powerful device that is used to provide network access to a wireless internet connection. For continuous internet use, a wireless router can be used 24 hours and is ideal with solar systems. This study will also focus on Return On Investment (ROI) to identify the effectiveness of the use of solar energy compared to conventional electricity. The result show, the estimated operating cost for the production of this innovation can be reduced by 63% from the existing cost and the return on investment (ROI) can be obtained within 6 months. This innovative product is expected to help increase bandwidth facilities in rural areas and provide solutions to innovative green practices to save costs, energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.