North East Solar Challenge 2005
In the Solar Challenges category
Having heard about the success of the solar car competitions in Northampton and Kent in 2003 and 2004 the Energy Saving Trust North East Advice Centre decided to explore the possibility of holding a competition in the North East of England.
Renewable Energy STEM Engineering in a South Yorkshire School
In the Schools and Teaching category
Video case study showing Solar Active Renewable Energy STEM Engineering in a South Yorkshire School
Making Solar Cars: Student Reports
In the Schools and Teaching category
Reports from students from Wisewoood Secondary School, Sheffield who have been building solar model cars as part of their Design & Technology classes.
Noordwijkerhout Teachers Conference 2019
In the Schools and Teaching category
Report of a workshop conducted by David Garlovsky and Sieberen Idzenga.
Isle of Man Solar Sprint Race
In the Schools and Teaching category
The Miniature Solar car Competition held at Buchan School was a great success with 15 groups of children aged 8- 10 at the start line.
VITAL
In the Schools and Teaching category
The Schools and Homes Energy Education Project, based at the Sheffield Science and Technology Parks, has secured a £50,000 grant through the Social Economical and Environmental Development (SEED) Programme and the New Opportunities Fund.
Hampshire Solar Challenge 2008
In the Solar Challenges category
A downloadable report of the 2008 Hampshire Solar Energy Challenge.
Holt House Infant School, Sheffield
In the Schools and Teaching category
Piloting energy and light surveys in schools to increase the awareness of energy use.
Engage Science Done Right Conference
In the Conferences, Schools and Teaching category
David Garlovsky provided a session at the Science Done Right conference, from ENGAGE and science upd8.
Solar Detectives
In the Schools and Teaching category
Young people in South Yorkshire have been building solar model cars and boats as part of the EPSRC ‘Engineering a Better World’ (EBW) case study initiative since 2003.
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
In the Schools and Teaching category
180 young people from South Yorkshire attended a two day ‘Hot Metal Cool Future’ careers event. A celebration of South Yorkshire metals, manufacturing and engineering sector.
Hampshire Solar Challenge 2006
In the Solar Challenges category
The fifth annual Solar Challenge for Schools took place in 2006. Once again the Challenge was a successful and popular event, raising awareness of solar energy technology among pupils at Key Stage 2 level.
Learning Remotely, Practical Solar STEM
In the Schools and Teaching category
Papers on learning remotely, Practical Solar STEM
Hampshire Solar Challenge 2003
In the Solar Challenges category
The Hampshire Solar Car Challenge was designed to raise awareness of the concept of solar energy in an interesting and fun way.
Puffin, A Remote Controlled Solar Powered Boat
In the Solar Challenges category
A remote controlled solar powered boat called PUFFIN.
Solar Boat Challenge Report
In the Schools and Teaching category
A look into the children's experiences from the boat race at Heron Way
Low Cost Solar Flight
In the Schools and Teaching category
Stephen Winkworth's publisher friend Peter Usborne came up with the challenge to design a model plan
BBC TechnoGames Solar Challenge
In the Schools and Teaching category
Ecclesfield School, Sheffield: Winners of the BBC TechnoGames Solar Challenge.
Madeley Solar Car Activity 2016
In the Schools and Teaching category
Ashley Green and David Garlovsky conducted a STEM solar car activity at Madeley Academy in Telford with 24 Yr 7 students.
Northamptonshire Solar Car Challenge 2003
In the Solar Challenges category
The Solar Car Challenge was to provide an enjoyable way for children to learn about sustainability and environmental issues. The challenge was targeted at the 8- 11 year olds.
Stenden University Solar Car Case Study
In the Schools and Teaching category
One of the important parts of the curriculum at Stenden University Leeuwarden, of the first year students is the investigation looking for educational possibilities in how to use the environment...
Kent Solar Challenge 2004
In the Solar Challenges category
A downloadable report of the 2004 Kent Solar Challenge.
Our Experience
Solar Active has been working to develop unique STEM-based educational resources since 1993. Along the way we’ve created Solar Challenges, delivered renewable energy workshops in school and presented at nationwide conferences. We have experience in working with:
- UK and Oversees Conferences
- Schools and Community & Young Persons Groups
- Local Councils, Boroughs & Authorities
If you want to know more about our experience or set up an event of your own, please do countact us to find out more.
