KidWind 2.0 Volt Solar Panel with Alligator Clips

These high quality solar panels - 2V / 400mA (max) - are great for demonstrations and experiments. External screw terminals and attached clip cords make the panels easy to use. Try powering KidWind kits with more or higher power rated solar panels to produce better or different results.

You Can:

• Build a solar fan: Build a solar fan with a solar panel, solar motor, and a propellor rotor.
• Solar panel efficiency: Compare the efficiency of a solar panel over time without changing the angle of the panel. Set up a monitoring station with a multimeter and solar panel. Check on power output throughout the day, at least once per hour.
• Compare temperature and the rate for temperature increase, depending on time of day and ambient air temperature.

Concepts

• Understanding clean energy; discovering and discussing solar power as an energy source
• Exploring circuits, electricity, and magnetism
• Designing controlled experiments
• Analyzing data
• Understanding differences between energy and power
• Learning about weather and climate