EDUCATIONAL SOLAR ENERGY KIT

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This educational solar energy kit is perfect for people aged from 8+ who would like to learn more about solar power.

Kit Components

12 page booklet which explains solar energy in considerable detail.
Eight 500mV 100mA solar cells.
One miniature DC motor.
One small fan.
One battery holder.
Four solar cell links.
Tools and connecting wires.

The solar cells can be joined together in parallel or series to perform experiments with voltage and current. Putting the solar cells in series they can be used to drive the included motor or fan, or to make a solar battery charger.

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