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Renewable Energy Experiment Kit For Kids.

By David Quilty • Published August 25th, 2009 • Further Reading  

Too bad I never had this when I was a kid. This Renewable Energy Experiment Kit has a wind turbine, solar cell, electrolytic cells, and a hand-operated dynamo which generate electricity that is stored in a rechargeable battery. The stored energy can then be distributed through the integrated circuit board to power a motor, LEDs, and buzzer using wiring terminated with alligator clips. This is way better than that awful chemistry set I had back in the 1970’s. (Yes, I realize this dates me, but oh well) The kit’s sourcebook explains different methods for reducing energy costs at home while providing a primer about the world’s energy sources. Maybe this will help to create more adults interested in working in the renewable energy sector!


Available from Hammacher Schlemmer for $49.

  • This is awesome! I think that if there's anyone who should be more concerned about the environment, it should be the youth because they would be the ones to inherit our mistakes. They'd be fixing up after the mess of the past generations. In due time though, I think everything will be okay.
  • Excellent toy for the kids. Its very useful and informative for kids.
    Kids can learn a lot from it. Thanks for sharing.
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