Generator

20:10 November 24, 2009 PST

The Pedal-A-Watt and, inset, connected to a bike and voltmeter to show how much power is b...

As people the world over continue to search for renewable energy sources, innovative and interesting ideas for generating power are constantly being devised. Those interested in keeping fit and producing power at the same time might be interested in this unique product – the Pedal-A-Watt. It converts your bicycle into a stationary bike and uses your pedal power to generate energy that can be stored in a power pack. An average rider can produce up to 200 watts – ride for an hour and you'll generate enough to power a 25 watt fluorescent light bulb for eight hours. Read More

AROUND THE HOME

VW enters the home power market

By Paul Lester

21:28 September 15, 2009 PDT

VW's 'SchwarmStrom' project would replace nuclear and coal power stations with 100,000 hom...

Volkswagen has recently announced a rather ambitious project that, for a change, has nothing to do with cars. Teaming up with regenerative-power company Lichtblick, it aims to install 100,000 co-generation power units in Germany as part of a concept called ‘SchwarmStrom’ which, literally translated, means ‘swarm power’. Successful application would allow Germany to abandon the use of nuclear and coal power stations and provide adequate backup to renewable energy sources, reducing carbon dioxide emissions by up to 60%. Read More

Generator

The Pedal-A-Watt Stationary Bike Power Generator: create energy and get fit

VW enters the home power market