AWARD YEAR
2015
CATEGORY
Community
GOALS
Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure
KEYWORDS
mobility, sustainability, solar power
COUNTRY
Denmark
DESIGNED BY
Jesper Frausig, Solar Engineer
WEBSITE
http://solar-bike.weebly.com/
The Solar Bike
The Solar Bike is an innovative & sustainable alternative for transportation to improve life.
The Solar Bike turns the concept of SOLAR MOBILITY into a tangible authentic cost-effective product, opening up a new market for products, services, and business models. The Solar Bike lets DAY-TO-DAY transportation needs to be provided by solar energy. The Solar Bike is the result of 3 years of PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT, testing and two prototypes.
Its battery is directly charged by RENEWABLE SOLAR ENERGY, which makes the bike cost free and sets you free (no plugs needed).
The DESIGN is authentic and user-friendly with integrated solar cells. It looks and works like any regular bike.
You will never be invisible in TRAFFIC - the lights have integrated solar technology as well, so it provides a safe ride.
The BATTERY capacity stores sufficient energy for 70km.
The SOLAR CELLS are highly efficient & shadow-optimized, providing 2-25km/day. (depending on the sun hours).
The SPEED can be easily adjusted to your needs. (standard 25km/hour - max. 50km/hour).