Hands-on interactive kits demonstrating how wind, solar PV and solar water heating works to teach children and adults how renewable energy benefits the planet.

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EcoStyle Ltd has designed and developed three interactive renewable energy kits suitable for schools, colleges, universities, councils and renewable energy suppliers to help educate children and adults about  how renewables work and the benefits they bring.  We have three kits in this area:  a)    Wind Turbine Kit b)    Photovoltaic Kit c)    Solar Water Heater Kit Wind Turbine Kit Developed in conjunction with a UK renewable energy foundation, the Wind Turbine Kit is a working model of a real wind turbine. Hands-on and fully interactive, the kit shows how wind power can be harnessed to generate electricity. The Wind Turbine Kit is assembled in minutes and is easy to use, making it suitable for both children and adults.  Understand wind power: experience the power of the wind – both indoors and out Use the wind turbine indoors with a fan, or outdoors in the wind. The tailplane automatically turns the wind turbine towards the wind, even if the wind changes direction.  See the power: harness the wind to generate electricity Watch the wind turbine power the electric motor, buzzer or LED, or connect it to the voltmeter to measure the amount of electricity generated.  Learn through experimentation: try different turbine blade configurations The turbine hub offers combinations of two, three or six blades. The blade angles can be easily adjusted too. Which configuration gives the greatest output?  Try something new: three gearing options The kit includes a set of four cogs which can be easily interchanged to test three different gear combinations. Try ratios of 3:1, 1:1 and 1:3 and discover what effect this has on the power generated. Save time, save space: tidy and secure The cardboard storage case helps keep all components organised and protected with individual component compartments and a hinged lid. Peace of mind: built to last The products are designed and manufactured in the United Kingdom to the highest quality standards. The Wind Turbine Kit is designed to be durable and provide many years of reliable service. All products are supported by a twelve-month warranty against manufacturing defects, and a range of spare parts is available. Photovoltaic Kit The Solar Photovoltaic Kit is assembled in seconds and is easy to use, making it suitable for both children and adults.  Understand solar energy: experience the power of the sun – both indoors and out The solar photovoltaic panel can be used outdoors in the sun or indoors with a lamp. The solar panel will generate some electricity even in low light levels, and will be particularly effective in bright, sunny conditions. See the power: harness the sun’s energy to generate electricity Watch the solar photovoltaic panel as it powers the electric motor, buzzer or LED, or connect it to the digital multimeter to measure the amount of electricity generated.  Save time, save space: tidy and secure The cardboard storage case helps keep all components organised and protected with a hinged lid. Peace of mind: built to last Designed and manufactured in the United Kingdom to the highest quality standards. The Solar Photovoltaic Kit is designed to be durable and provide many years of reliable service.  All products are supported by our twelve-month warranty against manufacturing defects, and a range of spare parts is available. Solar Water Heater Kit The Solar Water Heater Kit is assembled in seconds and is easy to use, making it suitable for both children and adults.  Understand solar energy: experience the power of the sun – both indoors and out Use the solar water heater outdoors in the sun, or indoors with a lamp. The solar panel will heat water even on cloudy days, and will be particularly effective in bright, sunny conditions. See the power: harness the sun’s energy to heat water Fill the solar water heating panel with cold water and watch the water temperature increase as the sun heats the panel. Both the water temperature and external air temperature are displayed on the digital thermometer. Measure maximum and minimum temperature using the recording function and programmable alarm.  Save time, save space: tidy and secure The integral storage case helps keep all components organised and protected with a latched hinged lid. The integral storage case helps keep all components organised and protected with a latched hinged lid. Peace of mind: built to last Our products are designed and manufactured in the United Kingdom to the highest quality standards. The Solar Water Heater Kit is designed to be durable and provide many years of reliable service.  All products are supported by a twelve-month warranty against manufacturing defects, and a range of spare parts is offered. If you would like to discuss this company with an Enterprise Europe Network representative before contacting them, please contact: Nicky Whiting – Innovation Advisor [email protected] +44 (0)7921 353734  

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