Solar Power

Extensive information material for young explorers on the subject of renewable energies / solar energy

Understand the basics of solar technology using Solar Power.
Read this pedagogical information and try out the different models for a step-by-step introduction to the topic of solar energy.
We hope you enjoy it!

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If something goes wrong

If one of your models isn’t working correctly, please check the following table. It provides a list of possible faults and their causes. In addition, the table gives you some tips for how to correct the faults.

Possible cause	Corrective action
Mechanical faults	Check to make sure the movable components can move easily. Are the components assembled as described in the building instructions?
Electrical faults	Motor direction – correct polarity? Solar module does not produce any voltage – wrong light source?
Energy supplier for solar module	Suitable: Sun, halogen lamp, incandescent light bulb. Not suitable: Energy saving bulb or LED light!
Standard for light energy:	•The motor turns (with no load) using a 100 W incandescent bulb as the light source, at a distance of approx. 40 cm.

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