About this Gallery

Located in the APS Solar Gallery, this new, eco-friendly gallery offers hands-on exhibits presenting solar energy in a whole new light.

Step off the elevator and board the Solar Light Rail Station to begin your journey. Once in Solarville, you will stroll through scientific labs that are not only studying the sun, but also how we harness and distribute sustainable green energy - from algae, to alternative fuels, to poop!

You will learn about cutting-edge technologies being implemented to address sustainable energy in businesses and cities around the world, and may lend a hand developing wind engine turbines and inventing new garbage waste systems.

Explore ways in which you can utilize solar and renewable energy in your everyday life, from home appliances to harnessing the power of the changing seasons. Learn more about Arizona's most plentiful - and powerful - natural resource, the Sun.

Located on Level 4 in the APS Solar Gallery.

 

What can you do in SOLARVILLE?

  • Weigh Your Energy Options!
  • Poop to Power
  • Meet the Scientist 
  • Compact the Carbon
  • Find the Hot Spot
  • Renewable Energy Around the World
  • Pedal Power
  • and much more!

What's Happening
in SOLARVILLE!

New Demonstrations will include:

Solar Viewers (all ages)

- Solar Art (all ages)

- UV Awareness (all ages)

- Solar Fuel Cells (3rd grade & up)

- Sundials (3rd grade & up)

- Insulation Station (3rd grade & up)

 

Additional links & Resources

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