Front Assembly Ping Pong Ball Option
In the How To Guides category
Front Assembly Ping Pong Ball Option
Up-Skilling the UK Work Force in Renewable Energy Technologies - Poster
In the Reference Materials category
A poster showcasing using renewable energy technology in STEM education.
Solar Cell Investigation
In the How To Guides category
A work sheet explaining how students can measure a cell's maximum power, calculate the maximum...
Solar Cell Testing
In the How To Guides category
Instructions on how to measure cell efficiency and performance of a solar cell.
Double Cell Car Assembly Guide
In the Assembly Guides category
Assembly guide to build a double cell solar car.
Terminal Types - Pinch Terminals
In the How To Guides category
Explanation of how pinch terminals work.
Water Rig Assembly Guide
In the Assembly Guides category
How to construct a water rig to race solar boats.
Single Cell Car Assembly Guide
In the Assembly Guides category
Instructions to build a single cell solar car.
Tetra Pak Car Assembly Guide
In the Assembly Guides category
Assembly guide to build a car with a Tetra Pak body.
Life Cycle Design of Amorphous Silicon Photovoltaic Modules
In the Reference Materials category
Publication investing energy payback time and electricity production efficiency of PV systems.
Solar Boat Gear Box Assembly Guide
In the How To Guides category
How to use the car gearbox motor for the solar boat.
Low Carbon Projects
In the Reference Materials category
An article showing examples of low carbon projects in education.
Propeller Spinner
In the How To Guides category
How to connect a solar cell to a motor to demonstrate solar energy.
Solar Car L-Shaped Support
In the How To Guides category
Construction guide to build L-shaped supports for front assembly of the car.
Solar Car Challenge
In the Curriculum Matched Activities category
A set of curriculum based guides and worksheets to help create your own outdoor solar challenge...
Energy Resources Worksheet
In the Curriculum Matched Activities category
Worksheet asking students to identify descriptions renewable and non-renewable energy sources...
Single Cell Boat Assembly Guide
In the Assembly Guides category
Assembly guide for building a single cell solar boat.
Understanding Series & Parallel Electric Circuits with Solar Cells
In the Reference Materials category
Using waterfall images to show the difference between series and parallel circuits
Resources for Renewable Energy Education
In the Reference Materials category
Information for teachers covering resources for education of renewable energy.
Solar Car Front Axle Support Guide
In the How To Guides category
Construction guide for one option of the front axle support.
Double Cell Boat Assembly Guide
In the Assembly Guides category
Assembly guide to build a double cell solar boat.
How the Solar Motor Works
In the Reference Materials category
Worksheet explaining structure of the motor and how it transfers electrical energy into mechanica...
Solar Car PC Cell Angle Adjustment
In the How To Guides category
Construction guide for one option to change the angle of the PV cell in relation to receiving wave.
UNI-SOLAR Technology
In the Reference Materials category
Explanation of the history and construction of Uni-Solar cells.
Criteria for a Car to Travel Straight
In the How To Guides category
Criteria to consider for car to travel straight and fast,
Advancing with renewable energy
In the Reference Materials category
Article exploring the themes of infrared thermography, solar radiation and miniature turbine testing
The Man Who Knew Tomorrow - The Life and Inventions of Stanford R. Ovshinsky
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The Man Who Knew Tomorrow - The Life and Inventions of Stanford R. Ovshinsky
How a Solar Cell Works
In the Reference Materials category
Overview of how how sunlight is turned into energy that can power a car
Embedding Renewable Energy in the Curriculum
In the Reference Materials category
An article exploring how to embed renewable energy into the curriculum.
Pit Stop Activities
In the Curriculum Matched Activities category
Our Pit stop activities are a KS3 mathematics resource originally developed with teachers and...
Optimise Your Model Car For Speed
In the How To Guides category
Guide to maximise the speed of a solar car.
Energy Savings Calculator
In the How To Guides category
Interactive activity allowing one to estimate savings that could be made by changing the type of lam
Glossary of terms for working with solar powered cars
In the Reference Materials category
Glossary of Terms for Working with Model Solar Powered Cars.
Solar Detectives
In the Curriculum Matched Activities category
Solar Detectives are a set of learning and teaching materials aimed at KS3 students, taking a...
Solar Boat Design Challenges
In the Curriculum Matched Activities category
Guide and rules for a solar boat race.
Hot House
In the Curriculum Matched Activities category
Hot House template and instructions to download for conducting thermal energy transfer experiments.
Terminal Types - Gold Plugs
In the How To Guides category
Instructions to fitting extension wires to a motor.
Mini Solar Pump Assembly Guide
In the Assembly Guides category
Instructions how to assemble our solar powered miniature water pump.
Exploring the Properties of Solar Energy
In the Reference Materials category
An article explaining the properties of solar energy.
How much light do we need?
In the Reference Materials category
Explanation of how much sunlight needed to for cars and boats to achieve optimal performance.