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Vernier Energy Counter

Vernier Energy Counter

Vernier Energy Counter

Vernier Energy Counter

$85.00

Turn a KidWind wind turbine or solar panel into a hands-on engineering challenge. With the Vernier Energy Counter, students press one button, run a 30-second test, and get a clear energy result in joules, no software or calculations required. It’s the simplest way to help students compare the efficacy of different designs and discover which works best.

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The Vernier Energy Counter makes it easy for elementary and middle school students to measure the output of their own renewable‑energy designs. 

Students connect the Energy Counter to a wind turbine or solar panel, press a button, and see the total energy produced during a 30‑second test. No software, no multimeter settings, no extra calculations. Just a clear result they can use to compare the energy output of different designs and try again.

Additional features include a long-lasting, rechargeable battery, and a built-in 30 Ω load, making this sensor ideal for KidWind challenges. Run trial after trial, testing over 100 KidWind wind turbines multiple times each (if you have enough hours in the day) without needing a recharge.

Specifications

  • Source input potential range: ±12 V (<2 min only at maximum voltage)
  • Source input current range: ±400 mA
  • Resolution: 0.01 J
  • Internal resistance: 30 Ω

Experiments

Included Lessons

Easy-to-use student instructions are available as a free download for each of the following experiments.

What's Included

  • Vernier Energy Counter
  • USB-C to USB-A cable

Support

Resources

Warranty

5-year limited warranty (1 year on battery)
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Educational use only: Vernier products are designed for educational use. They are not appropriate for industrial, medical, or commercial applications.

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