Product Description

Smart Solar Energy Kit

The only micro:bit powered, functioning solar panel that can measure voltage & current outputs while powering a real USB device.

• Measure Voltage & Current

• Code Real-Time Triggers to Solar Outputs

• Charge a real USB Device

 A micro:bit v2 is required and not included.  

Product Features Summary

• Measure voltage and current with the energy meter

• Program responses and triggers to real-time solar output

• Explore energy transfer and sustainability with coding

Product Highlights

Quick & Easy to get started

Easy to Assemble

Plug & play building blocks and robotic components make assembling the Smart Solar Energy Kit quick and easy.

Smart Robotic Sensors

Measure Voltage & Current Instantly

The proprietary Energy Sensor allows for real-time measuring of the solar panel's voltage & current outputs through the micro:bit.

Quick & Easy to get started

Add Code to Log Data & Control Movements

Use simple code blocks to change the position of the solar panel based on the voltage & current output - allowing for optimal energy generation.

Classroom Applications

Real power generation for real data analysis & exploration

The Smart Solar Energy Kit allows students to get hands-on with real energy generation and data analysis. Students can analyze data in real-time and understand the impacts in a very real and practical way.

Data Analysis

Use the data logging functionality of the micro:bit to log and analyze solar panel output data over time.

Data Graphing

Graph the data from solar panel to compare how voltage, current, and power values change over time.

Integrate AI for Further Analysis

Explore using an AI platform to analyze data even further by pulling in information on weather conditions and other factors that may affect power generation.

Impact Story

Turning School Solar Panels into Hands-on Classroom Learning with micro:bit