Innovative Science Education

Kit Club

Renewable Energy

1 kit available

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This kit contains 5 wind turbine kits (National Energy Foundation), together with 5 hairdryers and 5 stands, so that investigations may be carried out in the classroom. There are also 5 photovoltaic kits (solar panel, motor, buzzer, LED and ammeter), 5 solar water heater kits and 5 bench lamps, so again the kits can be used in the classroom.

wind turbine

Additional resources include a Energy Exchange Board for demonstrating energy transfers, 5 copies of 'The Power Game' CD and a variety of activity cards, background information and stimulus material, together with a Teachers' Notes booklet.

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Full Kit Contents:

5 Wind Turbine Kits Each contains

  • 1 tower + clamp + integral electrical leads
  • 1 propeller hub + generator motor + tail fin
  • 6 gears
  • 12 propeller blades and shafts
  • 1 voltmeter
  • 1 motor module
  • 1 buzzer module
  • 1 LED module
  • 1 set of instructions + activity sheets

5 hairdryers 5 stands + clamps + bosses 5 Photovoltaic Kits Each contains

  • 1 solar panel + integral electrical leads
  • 1 motor module
  • 1 buzzer module
  • 1 LED module
  • 3 separate electrical leads
  • 1 set of instructions + activity sheets

5 ammeters 5 bench lamps 5 Solar Water Heater Kits Each contains

  • 1 copper tube + plastic cap + integrated digital thermometer
  • 1 metal fin for copper tube
  • 1 insulated case
  • 1 battery for digital thermometer
  • 1 set of instructions + activity sheets

1 Energy Exchange Board 1 Accessories Bag containing

  • 1 dynamo handle
  • 1 piece of thermochromic film
  • nichrome wire
  • 2 electrical leads

1 set of instructions + activity sheets for Energy Exchange Board 1 Teachers’ Booklet to accompany Energy Exchange Board 5 copies of ‘The Power Game’ CD ‘It’s Only Natural’ Resources Folder 7 laminated Activity Cards Biomass leaflet 2 Newspaper articles : (Fuel from Fungi; Wave Power) Guardian Technology Supplement (Cleantech 100) 1 set of Teachers Notes

Our kits are always evolving and improving in direct response to teacher feedback – from the people who use them and who we aim to support. Feedback forms are included in every kit and we encourage you to complete one for every kit you borrow.