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Solar Power begins its journey 1,000,000 years ago at the heat of the sun where matter is being to energy at a sub-atomic level.

The Sun's energy reaches the surface of the Earth with a power of one kilowatt per square metre(1.1 horsepower per square yard).
 
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Step 1: Parts needed

1.Coroplast frame-to hold the solar panel,motor&axles.
2.Screw eyes-4nos.
3.Wood block-2nos.
4.a)Shorter axle shaft-holds two wheels.
b)Longer axle shaft-holds driven pully as well as two wheels.
5.Wooden wheels-5.
6.Tubing-to be cut into 4nos ,1cm pieces asin-lineshaft retains.
8.Pully.
9.Motor.
10.mounting clip-to hold motor firmly to body.
11.Elastic band.
12.Solar panel-1.5v,500mAmp.
waggagen says: Aug 26, 2012. 1:57 AM
what is the size of the coroplast base?
pavi476 says: Aug 5, 2011. 9:05 AM
ITS So NICE BUDDY>>>>>>>>GREAt WORK...THANKS
ryadav2 says: Jun 16, 2011. 5:52 PM
from where i can buy these items
bryce turp says: May 30, 2011. 6:04 PM

My brother was going to create a solar project for his science fair with my parents aico furniture. He figured he would need to hook about 750 panels together to get an ottoman to move...
ilpug says: Dec 16, 2010. 3:23 PM
im building this for a science project. what voltage of motor did you use?
MoritzB says: Aug 28, 2010. 5:32 AM
priyaranjanautomobile says: Apr 14, 2010. 12:11 AM
 hey gentleman you are great.actualy i was doing my mini project on this subject .i need to know more about tractive effort & weight ratio.....if u could provide me information on it.I will be pleased for this did.my e-id priyaranjanbvb@gmail.com 
niranj_1994 (author) says: Aug 19, 2010. 11:10 PM
U must want to use material which are very less.You want to less the weight as much as possible
muralikrishna.c.n says: Aug 3, 2010. 7:12 AM
i want to know whether we can use switch reluctance motor.and i want to know what type of motor you used in your project??...can u guide me for my final year project!!!
niranj_1994 (author) says: Aug 19, 2010. 11:09 PM
This project i have made is simple & can do by all.So i didn't use much materials in it.U can use anything for perfecting your project and then i have used a normal motor to run this car.
surf_ahn says: Jun 9, 2010. 1:06 AM
what type of motor did u used?
lollyXD says: Jun 8, 2010. 6:47 AM
hey man ur awesome gr8 project.... thanks for ur i'ble very useful, by d way i think ur a Indian right??
amuchaku says: Jan 12, 2010. 6:53 PM
how do you joint the wires to the solar panels
niranj_1994 (author) says: Jan 30, 2010. 9:26 PM
 with aligator clips straight to the motor

aliyevzaur1989 says: Nov 15, 2009. 2:55 AM
How much did the solar panel cost?
niranj_1994 (author) says: Jan 6, 2010. 6:43 AM
 It will cost nearly $12
nivedhanesai says: Apr 15, 2009. 8:06 AM
Hey buddy i m nivedhan I came thro ur instructions for a solar car.It was awesome man great work keep it up..I m expecting more work from you...
zs says: Apr 15, 2009. 7:48 AM
going into detail on the parts, even making whole section on one part would be great, but great idea
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