S-bike «solar" bike set up in the Netherlands

Employees of Solar Application Lab Dutch company (SAL) introduced the world's first "solar" bike wheel with built-in solar cells. By itself, the idea of ​​using solar energy for the movement of electric bicycles is not innovative, but with solar panels positioned directly in front wheel drive - before anyone in the head did not come

. To recharge the traditional elektrobayka need access to household power, but with the new bike, dubbed S-bike, do not necessarily - you can charge the battery directly in the path from the built-in solar cells, as well as through pedaling

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According to the developers, to significantly reduce the effects of conventional shading allows a special 'nano-inverter ", which increases the effectiveness of integrated solar wheel. In addition, solar-powered battery, can be used to operate other devices - from a music player to a mini-refrigerator, according ecotechnica.com.ua. You also have the ability to charge the battery in the classical way, by connecting it to a power outlet, such as during the night.



"We built the first electric bicycle with solar cells in the wheel. This bike is able to receive energy during the day or when you drive it. Our goal was to create a vehicle that would not violate the aesthetic concept of what most people perceive as a bicycle, "- says Mark Peters (Marc Peters), head of the company SAL

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The creators of "solar" bike conceived their project in order to contribute to the protection of the environment and global climate change. According to their calculations, the inhabitants of the Netherlands every weekday passing an average of 17, 5 km to the place of work. At the same time over 50% do so on the cars.

The inventors decided to offer them an alternative in the form of "solar" electric bicycles. However, there remained the problem of how it will get the energy on cloudy days. Solve it helped the students of the Technical University of Eindhoven. But the secret of their invention was not disclosed.



"I can not talk about it. This is in the case of Coca-Cola. drink recipe is not revealed until now ", - says Mark Peters

. It is worth noting that the new product turned out is not cheap. Thus, the price of "solar" bike S-bike will be about 3,000 euros. However, in the near future, developers promise to significantly reduce its cost.