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 applications. 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

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

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