Mini Solar Panels

For STEM renewable energy experiments and circuit projects.

• Converts light energy into usable electrical power

• Ideal for hands-on renewable energy experiments and circuit builds
• Compact size for student-friendly projects and lab setups
• Enables real world exploration of photovoltaic systems
• Compatible with breadboards, sensors, and microcontrollers

Mini solar panels provide an engaging, hands-on way for students to explore renewable energy and basic electrical engineering concepts. By converting light into usable electrical power, these panels allow learners to investigate how photovoltaic systems work in real world applications. Students can experiment with variables such as light intensity, angle, and load to better understand energy transfer and system efficiency.

These panels are ideal for middle and high school STEM programs, supporting NGSS aligned instruction in physical science and engineering design (PS3: Energy; ETS1: Engineering Design). Whether used in guided labs or open-ended projects, they encourage problem solving, critical thinking, and iterative design as students build and test solar powered circuits.

With their compact size and classroom-friendly outputs, these panels integrate easily into a variety of activities, from powering small devices to designing sustainable energy solutions, helping students connect scientific principles to emerging real world technologies.

Ordering information: 470363-488 is a compact, low-output panel ideal for introductory solar and circuit experiments, while 470363-490 provides a mid-size option with increased output for more versatile classroom builds. For intermediate projects, 470363-492 offers a balanced combination of size and performance, whereas 470363-494 features a compact, durable ETFE-coated design suited for portable and repeated use applications. For more advanced needs, 470363-496 delivers high output, making it well-suited for powering more demanding student projects.