Power Generator Module for Elephant Tracker

This research studies the development of an electrical power generator module for elephant tracker (PGMET) that is used with the tracking devices for wildlife conservation by The Royal Forest Department Thailand. The proposed module consists of three components: a power generation module, a power storage module, and a power measurement module. The power generation module includes a flexible solar panel and 3 sets of generators that are formed by copper coils and permanent magnets. The research on animal movement was used to design and develop the power generator module. The power generator addresses the problem of the 1-year battery lifetime of the tracking device by extending the operational time to at least 8 years to save cost and increase the efficiency of the non-reusable tracking devices. The electricity-power generator module invention can generate sufficient electricity, at least 3.8V 10W, to power wildlife tracking devices. In the case where the coil and the solar cells are operating at maximum efficiency, both can produce electricity up to 3.8V 12W, which is sufficient for the 24-hours operation demand for the tracking device.