Solar Power

Solar Power
Type	Physics
Category	Hybrid
Description	Teams must construct a collecting device prior to the tournament that is designed to collect heat and complete a written test on alternative energy concepts.
Event Information
Participants	2
Impound	No
Allowed Resources	One Binder Heat collection device 250 mL beaker graphs/tables (for scoring) tools supplies writing utensils Two Class III Calculators
Approx. Time	50 minutes
Latest Appearance	2023
Forum Threads
2023 (Trial) 2022 (Trial)
Division B Results
1st BASIS Cedar Park 2nd Burleigh Manor Middle School 3rd Sierra Vista Middle School
Division C Results
1st Fulton Science Academy 2nd Adlai E. Stevenson High School 3rd Mason High School

Solar Power is a trial event run for Division B and Division C in the 2022 and 2023 seasons. It was also a National Trial Event in 2018 and 2023 for Division B.

The Event

Teams may bring one three-ring binder of any size to this event, with information from any source that may be removed at any time. This event does not feature an impound period - competitors should arrive at the event with their solar device, graphs and tables, binder, and other supplies such as calculators. Calculators of any type may be used. Event supervisors will supply the water, a beaker, and probes/thermometers. Teams must calibrate their device prior to competition, producing graphs and tables as well as a diagram of the device. However, while any number of graphs and charts can be submitted, only four will count towards the team's score.

Resources

2023 Version in Rules Manual

Event Supervisor's Guide

Solar Power Score Sheet

Solar Power Team Checklist

Example Graph (.xls)