Thames & Kosmos Wind Power V5.0 STEM Kit – Build a 3ft Wind Turbine for Indoor & Outdoor Experiments

Overview

Discover clean, renewable energy with the Thames & Kosmos Wind Power V5.0 STEM kit. This fifth generation kit invites you to assemble a realistic wind turbine up to three feet tall, featuring a working electric generator and blades shaped with aerodynamic curves to mirror modern turbine design.

Feel energy in your hands with the integrated hand crank and explore how blade angle changes influence performance. You can light an LED and store energy in a capacitor, then see how stored energy can power a model car as a tangible demonstration of wind power in action.

What you will build

• Three foot tall turbine model with a working generator
• Adjustable rotor blades and a new blade hub for varied aerodynamics
• Gear ratio optimized for both indoor fan tests and outdoor wind
• Electric model car powered by turbine generated electricity (no separate batteries required)

Learning journey

The included 32 page full color manual offers illustrated, step by step assembly and accessible explanations about wind turbines, their history, and how wind energy is used today. It connects theory with hands on activity.

• Core concepts: turbine design, aerodynamics, energy conversion
• Applications: lighting LEDs, charging energy storage, and powering simple devices

Hands on experiments

Experiment with blade angle adjustments to optimize output, compare indoor versus outdoor tests, and trace energy from generation to storage to display use.

Optimized for versatile testing in both indoor and outdoor spaces, this kit provides a practical way to explore renewable energy concepts with real world relevance.