Various sections in the Curriculum for Excellence programme require pupils to be conversant with the concepts of renewable energy, the different types of energy around us as well as the conversion of one form of energy to another.
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Solar Power
In the section “Energy in the Environment” pupils are expected to be familiar with the renewable energy sources that are available to us. This model illustrates clearly the possibility of harnessing electrical power from the sun.
Output of a Solar Cell
Using the mounted solar cell and the mounted lamp holder with a 24 or 36W lamp gives a neat setup for investigating the output of a solar cell. The area exposed. the angle and the distance from the source can all be investigated. It is of course best carried out in a darkened room.
Solar Power
The 1000 mA solar cell placed in brigth sunlight or 10 cm fron a 36 W bulb or a 60 W mains bulb can be used to drive the motor.
Mounted Solar Cell
A 1000 mA cell with a voltage output of 0.45V mounted on a wooden base. The solar cell along with the mounted lamp and a 24 or 36W lamp provides a neat set up for the “Output of a solar cell” practical investigation.