Solar Power Kit

Build six solar powered models and discover how solar cells generate electricity from light. A colorful 24-page color instruction book offers step by step procedures for constructing a locomotive, single-prop plane, bulldozer, backhoe, and twin-rotor helicopter.

The special solar panel in this kit consists of three solar cells and generates 1.5 volts of electricity in bright sunlight, like a AA battery. A unique cradle holds either the solar panel or the battery, allowing you to switch out the solar panel for a AA battery (not included), depending on the strength of sunlight. You can even use the solar panel to charge up your own rechargeable AA batteries. The solar panel is positionable, so you can maximize its exposure to the sun to generate the most power.

The 177 building pieces included in this set are compatible with those in all Thames & Kosmos Construction Series kits, Physics Series kits, Wind Power, and Hydropower kits. Recommended ages 8 and up.



WARNING: Choking Hazard - Contains small parts. Not for children under 3 years.