Advanced Level Solar Education Kit

Have you ever wanted to learn how solar energy works? Well now you can with the Solar Education Kit brought to you by PicoTurbine. With this kit you will gain a hands on understand of how we harness power from the sun. Detailed instructions walk you through several circuit designed allowing you to optimize your power output. With this kit you will gain greater appreciation for green and alternative energy while achieving fundamental electrical circuitry knowledge. This kit is ideal for science fairs, classroom teaching, and extracurricular learning projects.

Product Features

• 8 individual 0.4V/100mA solar cells that can be connected in various types of circuits


• Highly customizable cell circuit layouts


• Adjustable current and voltage for optimized power output


• Comes with 1.5V/200mA mini motor with fan blades and stand


• Can be used to recharge batteries and power various devices

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Advanced Level Solar Education Kit

K"NEX Education Investigating Solar Energy

Go green and bring STEM concepts to life with the K’NEX Investigating Solar Energy Set! Learn how to harness the energy of the sun into electricity to power K’NEX models. Builds three models and Includes 128 K’NEX parts, solar panel and motor. Building instructions and teacher’s guide aligned to National STEM Standards included.

Product Features

• Addresses critical science, technology and engineering concepts in the middle school classroom


• Supports 2-3 students working in teams to build 3 fully-functioning replicas of real-world machines, up to two at a time


• Includes 128 K’NEX pieces


• Building instructions and comprehensive teacher’s guide CD included


• For 5th through 9th grade classrooms

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K"NEX Education Investigating Solar Energy

White House directive boosts solar education

DENVER (AP) — Hundreds of students intent on finding work in the solar energy industry have graduated from four-month and two-year programs at Red Rocks Community College since 2008.

But finding a permanent job today in the rapidly changing, competitive industry that is heavily influenced by public policy, may require grads to start their own businesses or even look for jobs in other energy businesses.

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White House directive boosts solar education