TEACHING THE STEM PROJECT “5KWP ROOFTOP SOLAR POWER SYSTEM SUPPLYING HOUSEHOLD ELECTRICITY” FOR ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

TEACHING THE STEM PROJECT “5KWP ROOFTOP SOLAR POWER SYSTEM SUPPLYING HOUSEHOLD ELECTRICITY” FOR ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

Doan Van Hai* uhdhaidoan.edu@gmail.com Hanoi University of Science and Technology No. 1, Dai Co Viet street, Hai Ba Trung district, Hanoi, Vietnam
Le Huy Tung tung.lehuy@hust.edu.vn Hanoi University of Science and Technology No. 1, Dai Co Viet street, Hai Ba Trung district, Hanoi, Vietnam
Summary: 
STEM education encompasses four key fields: Science (S), Technology (T), Engineering (E), and Mathematics (M), which are integrated in an interdisciplinary manner to complement each other. Implementing STEM education through innovative teaching methods at the university level enables students to master theoretical concepts while simultaneously engaging in practical, hands-on experiences. This paper presents a STEM-based teaching approach applied through the project “5kWp rooftop solar power system supplying household electricity”, which has demonstrated promising outcomes in educating Electrical Engineering students. The project provides students with the opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world practice, including site surveys, system design, equipment selection, installation, and operation of solar power systems. It enhances students’ skills in teamwork, problem-solving, and practical application. Furthermore, the project fosters students’ awareness of environmental protection and the importance of renewable energy. The results indicate that the STEM teaching method is effective, enabling students to approach knowledge proactively and creatively.
Keywords: 
STEM
student
electrical engineering
university
rooftop solar system
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