Demonstrators

See all the demonstrators we have already developed

SUN, WIND AND WATER

Modular Weather Station

The EduDemoS Modular Weather Station consists of a central Control Box that can be connected to three other demonstrators (solar, wind and water). Due to its modular nature you can even design and connect your own modules or send measurement data wirelessly to the Internet.

Below you will find everything you need to build it yourself.

Everything is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 open source license.

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Solar Turtle

The Solar Turtle was our first and easiest demonstrator to assemble. It requires no prior technical knowledge and students learn how solar energy is captured.
Below you will find all the files, including step-by-step instructions.

Everything is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 open source license.

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Solar Tracking

This "Sun-Tracker" is our most advanced demonstrator. Similar to a real sunflower, it turns its flower towards the sun to collect as much light as possible. Like the Modular Weather Station, it can send data to the Internet via MQTT. For your convenience there are two sets of instructions. One includes step-by-step instructions for building the complete Sun-Tracker. The other is an abbreviated version suitable for a four-hour workshop and assumes that all soldering and other preparatory work has already been completed.
Again, below you will find everything you need to build it yourself.

Translation made with the free version of the translator DeepL.com

Everything is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 open source license.

3×1

3×1 Demonstrator: Solar, wind and water harvesting in a single educational project

The 'Edudemos' project launches an innovative 3×1 demonstrator that combines three powerful educational resources in a single device. This multifunctional demonstrator allows students to explore and experiment with solar energy harvesting, wind energy, and water harvesting, all in a single project.

The 3×1 demonstrator is designed for students in vocational training centers and schools to build with the help of their teachers, integrating fundamental concepts of renewable energy and resource management.

Initial proposals

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Solar tracking prototype

Solar tracking demonstrator with the ability to track the position of the sun at any time. It is scalable and can be tracked temporarily and by setting different parameters. Developed by the Technical University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt in cooperation with the ITQ Group and the Gerda Stetter Foundation.

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Turmero de Inagua by INNOVAROOTS DESIGN

Solar energy demonstrator based on the Turmero de Inagua, an endemic plant of Gran Canaria in danger of extinction. Its name may derive from "turmequé", which in the Taino language means "branch or plant that turns" in reference to its similarity to the movement of the sunflower. Its ability to survive in extreme climates has inspired this demonstrator. An initiative developed by the INNOVAROOTS DESIGN team, formed by 4 students of the Degree in Industrial Design and Product Development Engineering of the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, and with the collaboration of the Gerda Stetter Foundation.

 

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Gallotia Stehlini from Gran Canaria by GATIA SOLUTIONS

Solar demonstrator inspired by the Gallotia Stehlini, one of the lizard species endemic to the island of Gran Canaria. Reptiles are specially endowed by nature to collect all the heat from the sun's rays, from which they obtain their energy. The model has solar panels along the trunk and is mainly made of laminated spruce wood. Designed by the GATIA SOLUTIONS team, made up of 4 students of the Degree in Industrial Design and Product Development Engineering of the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, and with the collaboration of the Gerda Stetter Foundation.

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César Manrique's Toy of the Wind by EPSILON

Wind toy demonstrator that has as a reference the sculpture of César Manrique. Like the original structure, the proposal will function as a wind vane, moving smoothly to signal the wind direction. Developed by the EPSILON team, composed of 4 students of the Degree in Industrial Design Engineering and Product Development of the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, and with the collaboration of the Gerda Stetter Foundation.

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Canary windmill by TECNARIAS D.P.

Wind energy demonstrator based on the recreation of a small Canary windmill. It follows its geometric shape and is integrated by the same fundamental parts: circular base, cylindrical structure, blades and pulleys, among others. Model elaborated by the TECNARIAS D.P. team, formed by 4 students of the Degree in Industrial Design and Product Development Engineering of the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, and with the collaboration of the Gerda Stetter Foundation.

 

WATER

Dew-collecting cactus by ISLECO

Water demonstrator that functions as a dew collector and whose support base resembles a cactus. At nightfall, water droplets are collected in the cold air, then condense and fall into the storage system. It uses water and humidity sensors for data collection. Developed by the ISLECO team, composed of 4 students of the Degree in Industrial Design Engineering and Product Development of the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, and with the collaboration of the Gerda Stetter Foundation.

 

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Canary Island Palm Tree by GREEN CRAFT DESIGN

Demonstrator designed as a water catchment system. Its shape and design are based on that of a Canary Island palm tree, Phoenix canariensis Chabaud. It has a storage capacity of up to 3,400 cubic centimeters of water. Created by the GREEN CRAFT DESIGN team, composed of 4 students of the Degree in Industrial Design and Product Development Engineering of the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, and with the collaboration of the Gerda Stetter Foundation.

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Aeonium of La Gomera by SOSTECAN

Dew water collector developed based on a hybrid plant endemic to the island of La Gomera: Aeonium x castelloplanum. It consists of 17 leaves located along a stem that will function as a reservoir to store the collected water drops. Designed by the SOSTECAN team, composed of 4 students of the Degree in Industrial Design Engineering and Product Development of the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, and with the collaboration of the Gerda Stetter Foundation.