When used together with the Simple & Powered Machines Set (9686), the exciting Renewable Energy Add-on Set facilitates the exploration of major renewable energy sources. This set includes a solar panel, turbine blades, a motor/generator, LED lights, an extension wire, a LEGO Energy Meter which collects the following data: input/output in volts, amps, watts and energy storage level in joules, and full-colour building instructions for six real-life LEGO models.

The accompanying curriculum pack includes new lesson plans and problem-solving activities, as well as teacher guides and pupil worksheets.