Experiments On Solar Panels

Have a discussion and make predictions about what you think will happen to the water in each glass.

Experiments on solar panels.

A future experiment would use mirrors in front of the solar panel rather than bi convex lenses which would increase the amount of sunlight coming into contact with the photovoltaic cells. Place one cube directly in the sun and the other in full shade. Cover one of the glasses on white paper with plastic. The experiments test how radiation and rocket launches could affect dye sensitized solar cells which the students say are safer and easier to make than traditional solar panels.

Fill each cup with the same amount of liquid of the same cool temperature. As the one in the sun turns into a puddle first explain that the heat energy from the sun made it melt faster. Or analyze how solar cells or panels work. Have your child make a guess on which cube will melt faster.

If you re interested in creating your own science fair project see science fair projects for dummies cheat sheet for some tips and information to get you started. Experiment with solar power by building your own solar powered robot or oven or by testing ways to speed up an existing solar car.