This is the same wind tunnel used at KidWind Challenges around the U.S. It is easy to build and can be easily disassembled for storage.
Vernier
Light & Color Sensor
$109.00
The Go Direct Light and Color Sensor is a powerful and versatile light sensor that measures light in the visible to ultraviolet electromagnetic spectrum. The sensor will help you do really cool experiments with your solar panels if you are interested in getting analytical.
Vernier
Energy Sensor
$109.00
The Go Direct Energy Sensor quantifies the voltage, current, power, and energy output of small wind turbines and solar panels, such as those used in our KidWind Experiment Kits. It's what we use at competitions!
Kelvin
Simple Multimeter
$8.95
Simple and cheap multimeter to measure voltage and current. Check Kelvin’s website for more information on features and specifications.
KidWind Solar Test Environment
$1,300.00–$1,600.00Price range: $1,300.00 through $1,600.00
Students can explore the exciting possibilities and challenges of solar power generation. Let your students do hands-on testing of their ideas for solar power harvesting in the real world with this robust solar power environment.
Amazon
Solar Fountains
$22.00
Amazon has a range of solar fountains that you can modify and use for projects or experiments. We like the ones where the panel is not connected to the pump.
Vernier
2V Solar Panel
$25.00
This small, high-quality solar panel is great for demonstrations and student experiments. Attached alligator clips make the panels easy to use.
Kelvin
Solar Cell (2V, 550mA)
$12.95
Large variety of high-quality solar panels for use in solar structures from Kelvin. Very affordable options!
Brown Dog Gadgets
Solar USB Kit 1.0
$30.00
Over at Brown Dog, they are making solar kits accessible, exciting, and affordable for youth, families, and classrooms. Products range from Dual Axis Solar Trackers to Solar USB Kits and Solar Cockroach Kits!
Brown Dog Gadgets
Solar Racer
$15.00
Over at Brown Dog, they are making solar kits accessible, exciting, and affordable for youth, families, and classrooms. Other products range from Dual Axis Solar Trackers to Solar Cockroach Kits!
SunWind Solar
SolGear Car
$26.95
Our friends at SunWind Solar have some great material packs and kits for your curious students to enjoy. We particularly love their solar car kits. If you are into building these kinds of solar devices, check them out!
Spark Fun
Geared Motor (2 Pack)
$7.50
These are a pair of hobby gearmotors from DAGU. These gearmotors are the same ones recommended for use in the Shadow Chassis and offer a cheap and easy-to-use setup to get your wheels turning.
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