Solar Energy Explorations Go Direct® Package

The Solar Energy Explorations Go Direct® Package enables students to engage deeply with renewable energy principles using the Solar Energy Explorations lab book. This immersive kit helps young learners explore energy transfer, electrical circuits, engineering design, and the science of solar power in a hands-on, inquiry-driven format.

This comprehensive package includes:

Go Direct® Energy Sensor — measures voltage, current, power, and energy output

Go Direct® Surface Temperature Sensor — tracks temperature changes affecting solar performance

Vernier Resistor Board — allows load variation for energy experiments

Solar Energy Exploration Kit — provides the materials for solar panel experiments

These tools combine to offer seamless setup and enable learners to design and run experiments on solar efficiency, shading effects, angle of incidence, and temperature impacts.

All sensors in the package work flawlessly with the free Vernier Graphical Analysis™ app, available on Chrome™, iOS, Android™, Windows®, and macOS®. This software delivers real-time data visualization and intuitive analysis features, making scientific exploration accessible across devices.

With eight structured experiments plus a project—like building a solar car—students can explore:

Renewable energy basics

Solar panel behavior under varying conditions (load, shade, angle, temperature)

Energy measurement and circuit design

Engineering design processes


The included lab book’s site license allows unlimited classroom access—perfect for fostering collaboration and deepening understanding.