solar lights through fiber optics help T.T

[Litoreyes]

We're having a thesis bout using sun to light up lights inside establishments through fiber optics and at the same time getting solar energy through solar cells so at night time it will be used as light source .. is this project feasible? please share an idea on how to do it..thanks..

[Hero999]

I don't think fibre optics are suitable, you need light pipes which are literally pipes lined with a reflective material.

It should be pretty straightforward to hook up some solar panels and lights to a battery but you need to calculate charge, usage and the amount of daylight available. If you live along way from the equator you should also consider using wind power to charge the batteries.

You might want to think about adding a light sensor so the lights can't be turned on when there's already more than enough light coming in through the light pipe.

[Litoreyes]

yes we also consider putting sensors.. we think of fiber optics on this coz the light can transfer through it without losing its intensity. light pipes that can do this will also do. but u think what we will use, you know sun catcher, a solar panel or something that can make the sunlight go inside the pipes..? thx 4 suggestions..