Wind energy is one of the world’s fastest-growing renewable energy technologies, making it an essential topic in STEM, engineering, and energy education. The leXsolar Wind Ready-to-go Kit (1405) provides a comprehensive platform for exploring the science and engineering principles behind modern wind power systems.
Designed for middle school, secondary, technical, and workforce training environments, the system enables students to investigate how wind speed, blade design, blade pitch, rotor configuration, and electrical loads influence turbine performance. The included wind turbine modules, Savonius rotor, anemometer, wind machine, and measurement equipment allow learners to perform quantitative investigations while developing practical skills in data collection and analysis.
Supplied in a durable aluminum case, this all-inclusive system requires no additional accessories and supports classroom, laboratory, workshop, and instructor-led demonstrations. The included rotor set enables the construction of up to 24 different wind turbine configurations for advanced comparative investigations.
Features
- Complete wind energy learning system for hands-on renewable energy investigations.
- Configurable turbine rotor set allows students to build and compare up to 24 turbine designs.
- Wind machine, turbine modules, and measurement tools support quantitative experimentation and analysis.
- All-inclusive portable system supplied in a durable aluminum case with no additional accessories required.
- Investigates energy conversion, turbine efficiency, and electrical power generation through real-world experiments.
Wind Energy Fundamentals
Investigate how moving air can be converted into usable electrical energy.
Turbine Design & Performance
Explore how rotor design, blade shape, blade pitch, and wind direction affect turbine operation.
Wind Speed Analysis
Measure wind speed and investigate its effect on electrical power generation.
Energy Conversion
Examine the conversion of kinetic wind energy into electrical energy.
Turbine Efficiency
Calculate and compare the efficiency of different wind turbine configurations.
Electrical Output
Measure turbine voltage and investigate the effects of electrical loads on performance.
Energy Storage
Investigate methods of storing electrical energy generated by wind turbines.
Engineering Design
Compare multiple turbine designs and evaluate factors influencing system performance.
leXsolar Wind Ready-to-go Kit (1405) Product Details
This wind energy training system features:
- Wind machine
- Wind turbine module
- Savonius rotor module
- Configurable wind rotor set
- Anemometer for wind speed measurement
- Base unit with electrical connection system
- Resistor module
- Potentiometer module
- LED module
- Light bulb module
- Buzzer module
- Motor module
- Capacitor module
- PowerModule variable power supply
- Two digital multimeters
- Test leads and accessories
- Teacher and instruction manuals
- Aluminum storage and transportation case
System Includes
- leXsolar Base Unit Large
- Wind Turbine Module
- Wind Machine
- Savonius Rotor Module
- Wind Rotor Set
- Anemometer and Stator
- Resistor Module
- Potentiometer Module
- LED Module
- Capacitor Module
- Light Bulb Module
- Buzzer Module
- Motor Module
- PowerModule Power Supply
- Two Digital Multimeters
- Test Leads
- Teacher Manual
- Student Instructions
- Layout Diagrams
- Aluminum Storage Case
Requirements
- No additional equipment required
- Standard AC power outlet for PowerModule operation
Technical Specifications
- Kit Dimensions: 64 × 37 × 16.5 cm
- Weight: 5.7 kg
- Rotor Configurations: Up to 24 turbine configurations
- Power Supply Output: 0-12 V DC
- Maximum Output Power: 24 W
- Maximum Current: 2 A