The SunChaser2 Trailer

The first trailer went on the road in 1999, and has been traveling around New Mexico ever since. Here is a photo from the first year:

We also have another unit, on loan from the Eldorado School District, called the "SunDog", which has a large and very nicely designed photovoltaic system.

(Original) SUNCHASER2 ONBOARD EXHIBITS:

The units onboard include:

• A fully functional photovoltaic (PV) system, including:
  • Several PV arrays to convert sunlight to electricity
  • A charge controller to regulate battery charging
  • A lead-acid battery system to store electrical energy
  • An inverter to convert DC to AC power at wall socket voltages
  • A system of meters and lights to demonstrate the systems
  • All the wiring is fully visible for instructional purposes
• A fully functional active solar hot water system:
  • Solor thermal panels to heat water
  • A hot water storage tank
  • A radiant floor demonstration system

In addition, the SunChaser2 comes with a variety of other solar devices:

• A fresnel lens, capable of lighting newspaper on fire in seconds (requires close supervision!)
• A solar power water pumping display
• Solar powered toy cars (a favorite!)
• A fuel cell exhibit
• A wind turbine
• A passive solar home model
• Samples of coal, plastic dinosaurs, and other energy related materials used in our Energy Pathways Curriculum.

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