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Solar educational kit
A simple educational kit with silicon solar cell encapsulated in a plastic housing converts sunlight (or bright artificial light) into electrical energy to drive a small motor. Ideal for classroom activities.
Kit includes:



  • Solar cell module
  • Wiring with motor clips, nuts and screws.
  • DC motor
  • 4 different sized plastic spinner bases to fit to the motor
  • Patterned discs and cut-out paper aeroplane and bird models to attach to the spinner bases
  • Plastic fan blades
  • Informative booklet about solar energy


With this kit of accessories, children can perform a series of do-it-yourself experiments teaching them some simple concepts of solar power.
Not suitable for under 3s due to small parts.


 



Product code: 02007ES01 
£9.99
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Go Solar Deluxe experiment kit
More than 30 fun and exciting activities to do with energy from the sun and light. Activities include building your own solar furnace, solar powered carousel, and aeroplane mobile. Learn about temperature, focal points, colour refraction, the greenhouse effect and more.



  • Includes solar cell, thermometer and motor.
  • Bright colourful instruction manual.
  • Suitable for age 8 and above.

 



Product code: 02007IP03
£24.99
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Solar propeller experiment kit
A fun experiment kit with solar panel, motor and rotor blades. When correctly assembled the propellor will turn in sunlight, and the balanced arm will rotate. Incudes instructions for a number of experiments inluding building your own radiometer and ammeter.


Product code: 02007IP05
£24.90
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Power Car plastic building kit
A great toy for anyone who enjoys building kits. A plastic building set complete with tank tracks, which moves when the sun shines on the solar cell. Great fun, as well as being educational. Ideal for children ages 8 and above. Not suitable for under 3s due to small parts.



Product code: 02006IP21 
£22.50
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Solar helicoptor

This lovely wooden helicopter with real revolving rotor blades makes a brilliant present for a vehicle-obsessed little boy.
Rotor blades go round in the sunshine.


Available in five different colours: natural, yellow, red, blue and green. (please state preferred colour when ordering)



  • Suitable for age 3 and upwards.
  • Excellent for demonstrating solar power in action – put it in the shade and the blades stop turning.



Product codes:

02004IP02 (natural)

02004IP04 (yellow)

02004IP06 (red)
02004IP08 (blue)

02004IP10 (green)
£16.50
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Solar race car
Watch him go in the sunlight! A lovely little red solar –powered racing car to build. No batteries – just power from the sun.
– lllustrated instructions included.
– Motor and solar panel come pre-wired, but very simple push–together assembly is required
– When the sun shines on the solar panel, the panel makes electricity that turns the motor and the wheels.
– 57 x 42 x 17 mm.
– A fun demonstration of solar power.
– Will also work when close to a strong artificial light source.

Not suitable for under 3s due to small parts.




Product code: 02004IP12
£9.99
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Mini solar racer
The worlds smallest solar powered car! Zooms along when the sun shines on the solar panel.



  • No batteries - just power from the sun.
  • No assembly required
  • Measures just 33 x 22 x 14 mm.
  • When the sun shines on the solar panel, the panel makes electricity that turns the motor and the wheels.
  • A fun demonstration of solar power.
  • Will also work when close to a strong artificial light source.

Not for under 3s due to small parts.

Product code: 02004IP13
£9.99
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Lego toy helicoptor with solar rotor
A perennial favourite - what little boy could resist! A self-contained building brick model to make. Please note the helicopter is light brown in colour.

  • When the sun shines, the rotor spins.
  • Rotor (but not bricks) compatible with major construction toys including Lego, K'nex, Fischer Technik, Best-lock, Tyco, Eitech and most metal construction sets.
  • Excellent for demonstrating solar power in action – put your hand over the panel and the rotors stop turning.
  • 12 cm long.
  • Not suitable for under 3s due to small parts.



Product code: 02004IP18
£16.50
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Wooden solar biplane
This historic wooden biplane is a cute and unique gift or desk ornament - sure to be a talking point.
Propellers start to move in sunlight or under a strong desk lamp.

  • Not suitable for under 3s
  • Solar cells incorporated onto the wings.
  • Batteries not needed.
  • Excellent for demonstrating solar power in action – cover the solar panel and the propellor stops turning.
  • 12.5 cm diameter



Product code: 02005IP07
£22.00
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Solar powered wooden golf cart


A great gift for the golfer who has everything! This sweet little golf cart moves along a flat surface when sunlight falls on the solar panel in the roof.

  • A quality German-made wooden toy.
  • Lovely details like the little golf clubs in the back are sure to delight.
  • No batteries required - powered by the sun!
  • The solar panel incorporated onto the roof powers a hidden motor that turns the wheels.
  • Not suitable for under 3s.
  • 10.5 cm high x 6 cm broad x 13 cm long.



Product code: 02005IP08

£29.99
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Red solar powered racing model car
A wonderful little solar powered racing car, with gearbox and battery, to build and wire. Once correctly assembled the Red Car drives along a flat surface when the sun shines on the solar panel. Tricky but worth it!

  • High quality pre-cut and coloured solid wooden pieces.
  • Learn how a solar module can power a gearbox.
  • Learn how to build a gearbox and how motors work.
  • Illustrated instructions included.
  • Requires screwdriver and long nose pliers.
  • Not suitable for under 3s due to small parts.
Suitable for age 8 and above with adult help.



    Product code: 02006IP01
    £22.50
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    Lion solar robot kit
    A bright orange lion to make and play with in the sunshine! Construction requires screwdriver. 14 x 8 x 10 cm. For 8 years and older. May require adult help. Not for under 3s due to small parts. AA batteries not included.



    Product code: 02006IP03
    £12.99
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    Frog solar robot kit
    This little frog hops along in the sunshine. For 8 years and older. May require adult help. Not for under 3s due to small parts. Please note this product is made from plastic not wood.



    Product code: 02006IP04
    £12.99
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    Solar Crazy Cricket
    Watch him dance in the sunlight! No batteries – just power from the sun.
    Crazy Cricket vibrates madly in sunlight making a realistic chirruping sound and waggling his feelers in a hilariously wild dance.
    Sure to raise a smile.


    • lllustrated instructions included.
    • Motor and solar panel come pre-wired, but very simple push–together assembly is required
    • A simple but effective demonstration of solar power!
    • Will also work when close to a strong artificial light source.

    Not suitable for under 3s due to small parts.

    Product code: 02006IP05 
    £9.99
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    Sun Spider solar robot
    Simple kit to put together - this creepy spider starts to scuttle when the sun shines. Learn how to assemble a simple gear box, and use a solar panel to turn a motor. For 8 years and older. May require adult help. 21 Pieces. Jewellers screwdriver required.



     Not for under 3s due to small parts.


    Product code: 02006IP06 
    £12.99
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    Mars Explorer Robot Kit
     challenging solar powered robot, with gearbox and battery, to build and wire. Once correctly assembled the Mars Explorer crawls along a flat surface. Tricky but worth it!

    • Push-out pre-cut balsa wood pieces.
    • Learn how a solar module can power a gearbox.
    • Learn how to build a gearbox and how automatic transmissions and motors work.
    • Make a simple wiring circuit with solar panel, battery, motor and switch.
    • Use a slide switch to select battery or sun powered operation.
    • Illustrated instructions included.
    • Requires screwdriver, long nose pliers, sharp knife, sandpaper and AA battery.
    • Contains over 100 parts to put together.
    • Not suitable for under 3s due to small parts.
    • Adult help needed.



    Product code: 02006IP09
    £22.50
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    Luna Car Solar Robot kit
     
    A challenging solar powered robot with gearbox and battery, to build and wire. Once correctly assembled the Lunar Car stride along a flat surface. Tricky but worth it!

    • Push-out pre-cut balsa wood pieces.
    • Learn how a solar module can power a gearbox.
    • Learn how to build a gearbox and how automatic transmissions and motors work.
    • Make a simple wiring circuit with solar panel, battery, motor and switch.
    • Use a slide switch to select battery or sun powered operation.
    • Illustrated instructions included.
    • Requires screwdriver, long nose pliers, sharp knife, sandpaper and AA battery.
    • Contains over 100 parts to put together.
    • Not suitable for under 3s due to small parts.
    • Adult help needed.


    Product code: 02006IP10 
    £22.50
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    Alien Solar Robot Kit
    A challenging solar powered model, with gearbox and battery, to build and wire. Once correctly assembled the Alien walks along a flat surface. Tricky but worth it!

    • Learn how a solar module can power a gearbox.
    • Learn how to build a gearbox and how automatic transmissions and motors work.
    • Make a simple wiring circuit with solar panel, battery, motor and switch.
    • Use a slide switch to select battery or sun powered operation.
    • Illustrated instruction included.
    • Requires screwdriver, long nose pliers and AA battery.
    • Contains over 100 parts to put together.
    • Not suitable for under 3s due to small parts.
    • Adult help needed.


    Product code: 02006IP11
    £22.50
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    Helicoptor Paint Kit
    A brilliant kit, including a model helicopter to glue together and paint, with a solar-powered rotor as the finishing touch. Sure to keep them absorbed, and a great way to introduce the concepts of renewable energy.




    Product code: 02006IP18
    £19.99
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    Solar powered polished aluminium wind turbine
    This beautiful 1:87 scale miniature wind turbine makes a great executive gift. Restful and hypnotic in action.
    Turbine blades spin when sunlight falls on the solar panel.



    • Polished aluminium model and stand with high quality solar cell.
    • Batteries not needed.
    • Requires simple assembly.
    • Excellent for demonstrating solar power in action – cover the solar panel and the blades stop turning.
    • 30 cm diameter x 48 cm high

     


    Product code: 02005IP09 
    £60
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    White plastic solar powered wind turbine
    A great little executive toy.

    • Excellent for demonstrating solar power in action – put your hand over the panel and the rotors stop turning.
    • Simple to put together.
    • 30 cm high overall.
    • Base measures 10.4 x 10.4 x 0.6 cm
    • Not suitable for under 3s due to small parts.



    Product code: 02005IP11
    £21.99
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    White wooden solar powered wind turbine
     A great little executive toy.

    • Excellent for demonstrating solar power in action – put your hand over the panel and the rotors stop turning.
    • Simple to put together.
    • Not suitable for under 3s due to small parts.


    Product code: 02005IP12
    £29.99
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    Wooden turbine 30cms
    A great little executive toy.

    • Excellent for demonstrating solar power in action – put your hand over the panel and the rotors stop turning.
    • Simple to put together.
    • Natural wood model and stand with high quality solar cell.
    • 30 cm high.
    • Not suitable for under 3s due to small parts.


    Product code: 02005IP13 
    £26.50
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    Big wooden turbine with gearbox 60cms
    An impressive solar-powered wind turbine, with gearbox. Restful and hypnotic in action.

    • Turbine blades spin when sunlight falls on the solar panel.
    • 1:87 scale miniature wind turbine makes a great executive gift.
    • Natural wood model and stand with high quality solar cell.
    • Batteries not needed.
    • Requires simple assembly.
    • Excellent for demonstrating solar power in action – cover the solar panel and the blades stop turning.
    • 60 cm high.


    Product code: 02005IP14 
    £44.99
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    Solar-powered Carousel
    All the fun of the fair! German-crafted wooden carousel to delight any child.
    Spins around in the sunshine.

    • Suitable for age 3 and upwards.
    • Play people not included.
    • Base and post made from Polish beech wood.
    • No batteries - solar powered only.
    • Excellent for demonstrating solar power in action – put it in the shade and it stops spinning.
    • 15 cm diameter, 20 cm high.


    Product code: 02004IP14
    £22.50
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    Solar powered aluminium cyclist
    This hypnotic desk ornament makes an unusual gift - sure to be a talking point!
    Cyclist starts moving in sunlight.

    • Suitable for age 3 and upwards.
    • Polished aluminium figure and stand with high quality solar cell.
    • Batteries not needed.
    • Excellent for demonstrating solar power in action – cover the solar panel and he stops cycling.
    • 14.5 cm long x 12 cm wide x 13 cm high


    Product code: 02005IP03
    £44.99
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    Aluminium aeroplane with solar powered propeller
    An unusual little desk toy.
    Propellers start to move in sunlight or under a strong desk lamp.

    • Not suitable for under 3s
    • Polished aluminium body with high quality solar cells incorporated into the wings.
    • Batteries not needed.
    • Simple assembly required.
    • Excellent for demonstrating solar power in action – cover the solar panel and the propellor stops turning.
    • 11.5 cm long x 12 cm wide x 6 cm high



    Product code: 02005IP05 
    £21.98
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    Solar powered revolving aeroplane on stand