This cycle has been developed by Ahaan Parekh, a 17-year-old student of Physics at Sevenoaks, UK. He is keenly interested in renewable energy and its application. His Eco Solar Bicycle was selected for the All India Nehru Science Centre Innovation Festival and was awarded the trophy for the same.

The Eco-Solar Bicycle (ESB) consists of a solar panel, battery, charge control, and motor. The speed is about 20 km/hr and the battery capacity is 3-4 hours. The bicycle is able to carry a load of approximately 40 kg. The charging time using the solar panel is about 5-6 hours but can work on manual peddling as well.

Technical Specifications:
Bicycle
2 Batteries of 12 volts each
24 Volt-300 RPM Motor
Solar Panel of 130 watts/24 volts
Charge Controller

Inspried by Mewal Solar Cell an integral part of Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation, The City Palace, Udaipur (Rajasthan).

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