Environmentally friendly solar-powered recharging stations for electric-assisted bicycles will be launched in Japan this month.
The stations utilize solar modules to generate clean energy for recharging the battery of electric bicycles, but are also connected to the regular power grid, via a DC-AC converter, ensuring stable service during cloudy weather and for recharging during the night.
Furthermore, the stations are equipped with conventional outlets so that they can be used as a power source in the event of a power outage or emergency.
In recent years the popularity of electric bicycles has grown immensely due to a growing awareness of environmental issues which has led more and more people to seek ways to use alternative means of transportation, as well as the expanded use of electric bicycles at rental shops as fun and relaxing recreation in tourist areas.
However, with the expanded use comes a growing need to construct more recharging stations. By using solar modules to generate the power for these bicycles the station makers Kyocera aims to provide an economical and ecological solution.
Kyocera says it is continually searching for new and interesting applications for solar energy, and has been providing solar modules for cars, boats, parking lot “Solar Grove” shading structures, as well as more conventional residential and large-scale solar power generation.
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