The Solar Car Book
A complete kit for making a cool solar racecar. Everything is included: wheels, axles, motors, wires and a genuine one-volt solar cell.
Build your own solar toys (cars and boats)
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Build a miniature solar home and explain your design considerations.
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The effect of different types of insulation materials on heat retention.
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Test different type insulation that could be found in anybody’s house: batts and blankets, Styrofoam and dead air insulation.
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Build a thermo-electric generator.
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The Use of a Stirling Engine as an Alternative Energy Source
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Solar tubes vs. conventional fluorescent and incandescent light bulbs
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Find out if solar energy can be used to help grow plants in cold weather.
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Build a geothermal power plant model.
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Useful Links
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Science Fair Projects Resources
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Renewable Energy Resources
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Solar Energy (Cells & Panels) Resources
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Electricity Basics
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Electronics Tutorials and Circuits
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Citation Guides, Style Manuals, Reference
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The Solar Car Book
A complete kit for making a cool solar racecar. Everything is included: wheels, axles, motors, wires and a genuine one-volt solar cell.