The Mission

The mission of this project aims to take the concept of energy conversion and conservation to the next level. I would like to explore more about how to utilize and bring together the concept of storing energy in a battery as a result of biking, in terms of efficiency, feasibility and cost.

The Challenge 

Energy is the backbone of every discussion in this day and age. Storing energy after its conversion from various mechanisms, and making a well-connected grid out of it is a challenge. As we dig deeper into scientific knowledge to tackle this, I thought, why not try to obtain energy from the most basic activity: cycling. E-bikes are gaining momentum because of its energy efficiency and rechargeable battery concepts. If we went a step further, can we use the energy stored in the battery to power a house or basic utilities at best?

The Solution

The solution I see is to use a modified battery and generators. Currently, these generators are used on stationary bikes. The kinetic energy generated as a result of pedaling is converted to electrical energy. The rider pedals, which moves the motor to produce electricity, which is then connected to an inverter to convert AC-DC signals. The set up is usually big, but if we can make it lighter and smaller, it can be attached to a moving bike like a battery, which can then be used to charge smaller appliances.

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