Performance Analysis of Egg Hatchers with a Manual Drive System Using Solar Cells

Abstract

The egg incubator machine is a simple tool that uses a 5W incandescent lamp and a 12v heating element, to produce heat which is used by breeders with a small capacity, but along with technological developments this machine was developed to increase the capability and ease of hatching eggs. The egg incubator is made from electricity from PLN and is planned to be sourced from solar thermal energy using solar panels. The process of modifying this solar-powered egg incubator has several stages, namely starting with the stage of making the machine frame, the tool design process, modifying the electrical circuit, and calculating the electrical power used. From the test results of egg incubator machines that use PLN electrical energy, the power used is 26.66 watts and the electrical energy for 24 hours is 501.22wh or and is planned with the installation of PLTS, 2 solar panels with a capacity of 100wp each, 2 batteries with capacity 12V, 48 Ah, with 30watt Inverter and 12 Ampere scc.