Smart Solar Energy Kit - Forward Education
Smart Solar Energy Kit - Forward Education
Smart Solar Energy Kit - Forward Education
Smart Solar Energy Kit - Forward Education
Smart Solar Energy Kit - Forward Education
Smart Solar Energy Kit - Forward Education
Smart Solar Energy Kit - Forward Education
Smart Solar Energy Kit - Forward Education
Smart Solar Energy Kit - Forward Education
Smart Solar Energy Kit - Forward Education
Smart Solar Energy Kit - Forward Education
Smart Solar Energy Kit - Forward Education
Smart Solar Energy Kit - Forward Education
Smart Solar Energy Kit - Forward Education

Forward Education

Smart Solar Energy Kit

$70.00 USD
FE-01-0802
  • Recommended Ages: 8-18
  • Content Included: Lessons, Projects, Tutorials, Code
  • V2 micro:bit required (sold separately)
Quantity: Single Kit

Product details

Build and code a functioning solar panel capable of charging USB devices and measuring power generation! The Smart Solar Energy Kit comes with everything you need to create a miniature solar panel setup in your classroom. A micro:bit v2 is required and not included.  

  • Measure voltage and current with the energy meter
  • Program responses and triggers to real-time solar output
  • Explore energy transfer and sustainability with coding
  • 1 x Breakout Board
  • 1 x Energy Sensor
  • 1 x Solar Panel
  • 1 x Positional Servo Motor
  • 1 x Connector Cable (250mm)
  • 1 x USB Cable
  • 1 x Base Plate
  • 1 x Small Frame Building Block
  • 1 x Medium Frame w/ Servo Building Block
  • 2 x Cube Connectors
  • 2 x Corner Connectors

Not included:

  • v2 micro:bit
  • Load device (ex. USB light)

Included Projects & Tutorials

To view all available projects & tutorials, please visit the Learning Platform.

Solar Data Logger

Build a data logger to track your solar panel's performance over time and in response to different variables.

Solar Powered USB

Watch your solar panel power a small device in real-time using the Smart Solar Energy Kit!

Visualizing Electricity Flow

Build a monitor for your solar panel to see how much current is being generated in real-time!

Energy Sensor Tutorial

Learn about how to use the Energy Sensor in the Smart Solar Energy Kit.

Impact Stories

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