A portable, solar-powered space heater to be used as a heat source in a small enclosed area.

Portable – ideally weigh between 20-50 lbs, so that a person can carry it
Size – small enough to fit inside a camp tent
Heating area – can adequately heat a 100 square foot space
Cost – Manufacturing cost of less than $200
Functionality – can turn on/off
Safe – can use without having to monitor
Replaceable components that can be easily obtained
Moderate life-cycle
Reliability
Good performance

Attempting to use either phase change materials (PCM) or thermochemical materials (TCM) that harness the solar energy from the sun and can be used as a source of heat in an environmental and safer manner. Also solar capture technology and containing reusable materials that can be replace by the consumer. We want this heater to be portable so that it can be used in outdoor settings such as camping.

Economic Impact – cheaper solar energy
Environmental Impact – cleaner camping, lower carbon footprint
Social Impact – potential portable heating for low-income families
Scientific Impact – new innovations for solar energy storage