User talk:Ccarrick/Power Generation

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Human power generation

Since the XO battery will only recharge so fast, it seems to take about 2 hours to charge one, no matter what the wattage is available.

So, even if it induces it own inefficiencies, wouldn't it make sense for a human-powered charging station to charge a larger storage battery, which could sink power faster, and then use that battery to charge XOs.

Humans on bikes can produce (IIRC, someone check this) on the order of 150W for longish periods. A charging station could be made from a hacked bicycle spinning a salvaged auto alternator and an auto storage battery.

My first guess is that there would be enough energy produced to recharge an XO in about 1/2 hour of pedaling.

Rmyers 14:44, 26 May 2008 (EDT)

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