The personal powerPlant is a portable device that harnesses electricity through a solar cell and hand crank generator, into a NiMH battery. The device also includes a visual multimeter that monitors the amount of energy stored. The personal powerPlant can be used to power applications up to 8V at 70 mA. This project was designed in collaboration with Mouna Andraos and with the assistance of Mike Dory for the Alternative Energy Workshop at Eyebeam in June, 2007. Fluxxlab and Mouna Andraos are currently working toward creating a “kit” version of this project. Please check back for further updates.

Detailed instructions on how to make your own personal powerPlant can be found here.

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