Solar Race Car

Looking for a fun and educational activity about solar power? This sleek, compact race car harnesses the energy from the sun to power an electric motor that really gets it moving! With only 22 parts and an easy, snap-together design, you don’t need anything else except a pair of diagonal cutters to assemble the car.  This unique race car demonstrates the basic principles of solar photovoltaics in a straightforward way. The full-color manual includes clear step-by-step illustrated instructions and scientific information about how photovoltaic technology (solar panels) harnesses and converts sunlight into electrical energy. Let’s race into the future of clean energy!

• Build your own sleek solar car 
• Learn how solar energy is collected and converted to power an electric motor 
• Adjustable solar panel tilts for best angle to collect sunlight
• No batteries required