Downloads Scouts go Solar
On this page you will find detailed information on international solar training courses for scout leaders as well as freely accessible teaching and working material on solar energy.
Solar Ambassadors
International trainings
Scouts go Solar organizes annual training sessions for scout leaders from one region of the world. The aim is to impart knowledge about solar energy and to anchor Scouts go Solar in national scout organizations.
The last training session took place in Egypt in July 2025. It is currently being clarified where the training will take place in 2026.
Application: only with the support of your own national scout organization.
Interested? Contact: Martin Wanner (martin.wanner@solafrica.ch)
Swiss workshops
In Switzerland, Solafrica offers specific workshops for scout leaders. If you are interested, please contact Martin Wanner directly (martin.wanner@solafrica.ch).
Teaching materials & instructions
These documents are open source. Please contact us via e-mail if you would like to change or translate a document.
Didactic material on solar energy
Manual
- Solar Energy Handbook (English)
A practical handbook for solar activities with youth groups.
- Manual de energia solar (Español)
Una guia para maestros y líderes juveniles.
- Manual de energia solar (Português)
Um manual prático para actividades solares com grupos de jovens.
- Manuel de l’énergie solaire (Français)
Un manuel pratique pour des activités solaires avec des groupes des jeunes.
Workbooks
- Workbook for Solar Energy Activities (English)
- Annex to the Solar Workbook (English)
- Cuaderno de Trabajo Solar (Español)
- Anexo al Cuaderno de Trabajo Solar (Español)
- Manual solar para formadores (Português)
- Cahier d’activités solaires (Français)
Quiz
Building instructions
Components of a PV solar system
In this card game, you will get to know the components of a solar system and their function.
- Instructions (English)
- Cards of the components (English)
- Instrucciones (Español)
- Cartas de los componentes (Español)
Copenhagen solar cooker
A simple, dismountable solar cooker made of cardboard, plywood and aluminium foil.
Desert Cooler
This solar-powered mini air conditioner provides pleasant cooling in hot, dry regions.
DIY sunglasses
Simple sunglasses to do it yourself – made from paper and film used for tinting car windows.
- Template 100% for adults and youth (English)
- Template 90% for kids (English)
- Plantilla 100% para adultos y jóvenes (Español), formato carta
- Plantilla 90% para niños (Español), formato carta
Energy Card Game
A card game to illustrate electricity consumption in everyday life and to promote ideas for saving energy.
- Instructions(English)
- Energy Card Game (English)
- Instructions (Français)
- Jeu de cartes d’énergie (Français)
- Instrucciones (Español)
- Juego de cartas de energía (Español)
Grasshopper Race
In this race, solar powered grasshoppers compete with each other.
- Construction manual (English)
Hot wire / solar beep
A game of skill with an electric buzzer – ideal for explaining the electrical circuit clearly.
Art with the solar turntable
A rotating solar-powered disk for creative activities or information stands.
LED Scout Smartlamp – DIY solar lamp
A simple DIY lamp to solder yourself – perfect for workshops and understanding solar technology.
- Material list (English)
- Construction Manual Single and Multi LED (English)
- Manual del ensamble single LED (Español)
- Manual del ensamble multi LED (Español)
- Manuel de construction single LED (Français)
- Manuel de construction multi LED (Français)
- Bauanleitung Single und Multi LED (Deutsch)
- Construction Manual (Amharic)
Order the kit at: smartlamp@cuisinesolaire.com
Solar drying
In hot, dry regions, the sunlight can be used to dry fruits, vegetables and many other things.
- Construction manual tunnel dryer (English)
- Construction manual cardboard dryer (English)
- Manual de construcción deshidratador de túnel (Español)
- Manual de construcción deshidratador de cartón (Español)
Solar suitcase
A portable small solar power station – ideal for outdoor group activities.
Solar campfire
A solar-powered decorative and educational object that can be used as a campfire substitute or fan.
Solar Mario
With VR glasses, glass fibres and light signals, a video game becomes reality.
- Instructions (English)
- Construction manual (English)
- Instrucciones (Español)
- Manual de construcción (Español)
Sundial
A simple timekeeping instrument with paper and string to recreate.
Sun & Fun-Park instructions
A collection of simple solar games – ideal for events with children and families.
Links
Partner
Scouts go Solar is a joint project of Solafrica and World Scouting (WOSM). It was supported by Greenpeace during the start-up phase. Since its beginnings, there has been close cooperation with the Kandersteg International Scout Centre (KISC) and numerous national scouting organizations.
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