[RE-wrenches] Small PV system/experiment for kids

[Jesse Dahl]

This is for older kids, but may help.  I did a project for a 7th - 10th grade science class.  The school wanted one module and batteries, but I talked them out of any batteries, and they went with a small awning mount array and grid tied it with weather station, temp and irradiance meters along with monitoring.  I created a small week long curriculum for the teachers and walked them through the system using that curriculum.  Might be a little more than you're looking for...

Jesse

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On Dec 12, 2012, at 8:08 AM, Jason Szumlanski <jason at fafcosolar.com> wrote:

> I have been approached by a local elementary school to develop a very small PV related experiment or system that is appropriate for children aged 9-11. Not having kids myself, I have no idea where to start with this. They are fine with mounting a PV panel on the roof, wall, or ground. They want something interesting and/or interactive that the students can monitor over time.
> 
> Has anyone done something like this that would be suitable?
> 
> Jason Szumlanski
> Fafco Solar
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