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(Wind Turbine Study Kit
Find out about the power of the wind by building your own wind turbine! Learn about alternative energy, motors and generators, and electrical circuits in a fun, hands-on way. This kit includes instructions to do seven experiments, as well as an explanation of how a wind turbine works. Watch a motor spin or an LED light up with the wind’s power, see how a capacitor can store energy from the wind, and design your own turbine blades using the materials in this kit. This kit is best used indoors, using a fan to simulate wind. You will need a standing or box fan that has multiple power settings. Ages 12 & up.Want to use this kit for a science fair project? See our experiment ideas below to get you started.
Kit Contents:
- PVC wind turbine base (stands approximately 13.5" tall)
- Digital multimeter (to test voltage and amperage)
- 2 DC (direct current) electric motors/generators
- 2 plastic propellers – push a propeller onto the top of each motor
- 4 wire leads with alligator clips
- Super capacitor (to store electrical energy)
- 3 light-emitting diodes (red, green, and yellow)
- 2 styrofoam trays to make turbine blades
- 4 blade patterns
Science Fair Project Ideas:
- How much wind energy can you store using the capacitor included in the kit? Measure the volts and amps using the multimeter.
- Test how much power your turbine can produce while outside on a windy day. Is it enough to light up an LED?
- Try an alternative energy project by connecting a solar cell in series or parallel circuit with the wind turbine. How much power can be produced?
