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Protesters in the Middle East Oil hit $100 a barrel again today. The leaders of Tunisia and Egypt were ousted and it looks like Libya is next. Iran, Bahrain and other Middle Eastern countries are watching protests escalate. To say that the Middle East has become unstable is an understatement. As a result, we’re watching … continue reading 
Portable Power When the next big asteroid or terrorist attack brings down the electric grid….wait…let me start this on a slightly more positive note: When a little winter snowstorm occurs and you lose your power or you go camping and you don’t have access to the electricity grid (ahhh, much nicer) then you will need … continue reading 
While looking over some of the comments on my Human Bicycle Power post I found one that linked to the YouTube video of a group of cyclists working to power one family’s home. I highly recommend watching the video because it helps to give you an idea of the amount of power we use in … continue reading 
A friend showed me a link for a Sunforce 60-Watt Solar Charging Kit on Amazon that was being manufactured/distributed by SunForce Products. On their website SunForce states: “Sunforce Products Inc. is a leading manufacturer and master distributor of renewable energy products. Our leading and innovative designs help provide simple Renewable Energy Solutions to consumers.” So it seems … continue reading 
I was surprised to see that one of my most popular blog posts has been on Bicycle Power. In that post I said that the average power that a cyclist in excellent shape will be able to put out over the course of an hour is probably right under 300 watts. The majority of … continue reading 
Clothes slow Lance down I love watching the Tour de France each summer and I enjoy watching the coverage and seeing the cyclist’s wattage as they race away from the peloton or climb the Alps. By understanding how much power a person can produce, it should give you a good frame of reference … continue reading |
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