The Academy 18114 Solar Car Project brings solar energy into a small, buildable vehicle to illustrate basic power conversion. It is designed for learners and hobbyists who want to experiment with solar-driven motion and simple mechanical systems.
Intended as an educational build, the kit supports guided exploration of renewable energy concepts while teaching how gears and axles interact. Assembly reveals how the panel converts light to electric current that turns the drive train.
When finished the model functions as a demonstrator and a display item, with exposed components that show the drive mechanism in use. This makes it practical for quick demonstrations or to illustrate points in a workshop.
All required components such as wheels, gears and the solar panel are included and designed to snap together easily. The straightforward build is suitable for beginners and is ideal for group learning sessions without extra adhesives.
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