how would I go about building a a rear carrier mount bike generator?

I am trying to build a device which would mount on the rear carrier of my 20 inch folding bike, which would generate and store electricity, for anything, within reason that can be plugged in (i.e lamp, computer, stereo etc).
I bike about 10-15 miles a day and I would like to generate some power and $ave on my elecricity bill (I already have solar panels) and create some green power.
So I want to create, in essence, a kinetically generated charger to mount on my bike, which, when I get home, I can plug appliances into.
If such a product already exists where can I get it. If I need to make it from scratch what is my first step?

Does anyone have any ideas for green home insulation which would work on a model for a competition?

but it must be possible and not crazy
by the way they will test it with a beaker of water and see how long each model can keep it warm

Alternative energy jobs – what should I study at university to get one?

I would very much like to work in this field. However, not as an engineer or any technical person, I’d rather work with the sales/management part of the business. I am really enthusiastic about environmental stuff, but Physics is my weaker side. Do you think they would hire me if I studied something like Business Management or International Trade? If necessary, would it be sufficient if I learned the technical stuff as a post grad?

Should the international countries cooperate together to help built the future interplanetary spacecraft?

I think the international community should cooperate together instead of individual competition to help jointing the technology together to help built a more technological spacecraft to explore the unlimited space and funding the project would be a big help from the countries and the New Horizon would be a great example since the New Horizon project almost need to stop because of funding problem. And exploring the space is a human accomplishment so I think the world should cooperate together to help us understand the world around us

Why do so many people bash nuclear energy and radiation when they clearly know very little about it?

Seriously, what’s with all the hate? It seems like everyone thinks that they’re some sort of sophisticated researcher that can prove nuclear energy is bad, when really it’s the best form of energy that we have. It’s miles better then coal, gas,solar and tidal energy. That’s why countries like India and China that need energy our building nuclear plants.

We use nuclear energy for so much other than weapons (which we can use to counter terrorism)
– Powering our growing population. 79% of France’s energy comes from nuclear energy, because it’s relatively cheap and reliable. Other major cities like Toronto, LA , New York, and England are in constant need for more electricity and nuclear power plants aid tremendously.
-Sterilization of materials (killing bacteria) or Irradiation of food
-Medical Imaging, (You know X-Rays, MRI’s etc)
-Radiation Therapy for Cancer patients
-NASA uses nuclear energy to power there various projects and so does the US Navy

I should also add that Nuclear energy does not emit any green house gases! Like I said before, no other form of energy even comes close seeing that nuclear energy is so diverse in its various applications. It can also be safe. I know where I live in Canada we’ve had nuclear reactors since 1971 (40 years!) with no accidents what so ever.

What’s the deal with all the hate?
What happened in Fukushima was “an act of god” (using law terms) and even after the two bombings the Japanese were able to grow crops and raise cattle, life moves on. And what percentage of 3 Mile island, Chernobyl and Fukushima make up of the reactors in the world? There are over 400 commercial plants plus a bunch of research facilities. Without them we wouldn’t have all these good uses. I personally feel that media is just trying to push some extremely perverse agenda

Toxic Waste is an issue but it isn’t one that has shown any major negative effects on humans.

India’s first solar power light?

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I am looking for details and regulations about wiring in an generator or alternative source into my home?

I would like to hook up a generator and/or windturbine to my home wiring, but can’t find any information about the regulations and logistics.

Will training to be an electrician doing the normal apprenticeship process train me to install solar panels?

I am interested in becoming an electrican but just wanted to make sure that the training they will give me will be relevant to installing solar panels which is something I would like to get into.

How are some ways kids can go Green?

This world is an awesome place and we all need to go greener what are some ways kids can help?

Any ideas on how to make a movie on Energy or electricity?

I have to make a movies about either Electricity or Energy. I really do not know how to make a movie about one of these. I have 4 other kids to help me. I have to act something out about it. Im 14 so it cant be like little kid things. I also have to have it done in 2 months. Any help?

How is living on yacht compared to a townhouse/condo?

Has anyone lived on a 40 foot +/- yacht? I see them outside my office window all day and it seems like a relaxing life. Are they really too small to live(single) comfortably and how fast do they depreciate? A quick seach revealed that a 40 footer cost more or less the same as a condo or small house, but what are the upsides of living on a boat(other than being mobile)?

How much does 33.4 kWh of electricity cost for an electric car?

I got this info from another yahoo answers question, ‘33.4 kWh of electricity is equal to the energy in a gallon of gasoline’. So how much does that much electric cost?

How do you harness electricity?

I am looking for a detailed answer on how to harness electricity.

The basic concept is you spin something, usually a turbine or something to that extent, and that somehow becomes electricity. There is a gap in my knowledge and I’m trying to figure out how it goes from spinning to electricity.

If you can give me a link to a website that explains this you would be very helpful.

Solar Powered Air Conditioner?

Is it possible to take a one room air conditioner and make it solar powered? How can I go about doing this?

Philippine senates/congress should start thinking on how to optimise natural energy?

Philippines has lot of alternative energies as compared to other countries. Why not optimise the use of wind , wave, geothermal of the country.

Why do the Democrats support foreign oil companies over domestic oil companies?

The new energy bill proposal by the Democrats give foreign oil companies an unfair advantage over domestic oil companies. It just appears to make sense that if we used our own domestic oil and gas resources it would reduce our dependency on foreign producers. Why do the Democrats oppose that?
Wind and solar energy are great for the future but right now, we use oil and gas.

how does an electrical generator work, what are it’s components & what’s a good site for illustrations

what are the similarities and differences between hydroelectric,nuclear powerplants and are there any other types fo powerplants.

WHAT ELSE COULD BE USED INSTEAD OF GENERATORS TO PRODUCE ELECTRICITY?

Where online can I buy a solar power panel that can charge up a simple car battery to full charge?

I am building a sun-power generator for a remote encampment/retreat!

I need to know anything ya’ll know about maintaining and holding length of charge in a simple car battery.

The idea is to drive as far as possible then take the battery out of the car and bring it with us to use an inverter to have house-hold power in the wilderness.

what are the components needed in order to make both: a solar-panel and the system to apply it to daily use?

I heard on an add (trying to be VERY persuasive for me to get the guide) that building solar panels, wind generators and the system to put them to use, is easy and much cheaper than getting the set and it implemented by specialist, but the guide cost $50 so i cant be bothered, but i would still be interested in learning more about it for free! So anyone got the know how?

Is there such thing as a portable, pocket sized, battery powered 120v outlet?

I’m going away on a trip and I really need one of these if they exist. I’m not looking for a generator… I mean something that is small and portable and preferably powered by batteries.
this is to charge my cell phone. im going to be camping and that means no outlets or generators or anything electrical for miles

How will we charge electric car?

The new electric cars like Chevy Volt.
If I take a real long trip in it, how would I charge it should it run flat half way through my trip?

What is the difference between “thermic solar energy” and “electric solar energy”?

What is the difference between “thermic solar energy” and “electric solar energy“?

thankyou

Which statement about renewable energy sources provides an advantage to both the economy and the environment?

A. When a hydoelectric dam is built, thousands of acres of nearby land are flooded.
B. The production of solar energy does not pollute the air and will require the manufacture and installation of new equipment.
C. Biomass is readily available and can produce emissions similar to that of coal.
D. Landfills are ofter owned and operated by business people who sell the methane to utility companies.

What is the most used alternative energy source?

im doing a project on alternative energy sources and i need to know if solar energy is the most used

how can i convert hot water into energy?

live in a tropical. thinking about installing a method to convert solar energy into electricity indirectly, via solar water heater ==> energy.
any idea??
ps: the hot water here is only up to 90degree centigrade but almost constant.
90 degree is not enough for turbine generator right?
i tried not to add any heat on it.

how can i make a electricity generating machine for home without using electricity or heat or wind ?

i want to make a machine that can produce electricity for home. i want to make it without using heat electricity wind. so if anybody can help me then please………..

Does anyone know where I can get a free boat to Convert to a solar powered boat?

Preferably Something bigger than a tinnie as it is supposed to be a commercial prototype. Have to make the prototype before I can get funding.

Can a condo or apartment dweller take advantage of any solar devices for home energy useage?

I live in a condo and would love to hear your thoughts about this. Being interested in cutting my power bill and using green energy is great, but how can I take advantage of that living in a condo?
I should add that I have a good sized porch I could take advantage of.

Can solar power items work with a lightbulb rather than the sun?

I know solar power needs sunlight to work but can you use lightbulb light?

What inventors like Nikola Tesla have made generators that were repressed?

Nikola Tesla and other inventors have made efficiant generators that would and could help abolish use of fossil fuels to power the world. Can anyone tell me of other inventors and their generators who the government and/or other companies have surpressed from becoming an asset to the economy and enviroment?

whats the pros and cons for a family of 5 making the new home solar power?

we are looking at solar power for our new land, are you a family of 5? have you done this before, thanks.

Where can I buy a portable solar panels for my home in the Philippines?

With the power crisis looming in, I think it’s better to have a solar panel than buy a portable generator which eats up petrol. Philippines must have the costliest fuel per liter in Asia. Problem is, solar panels can’t be bought as easily as generators.

How can you make an electric generator?

I own 5 acres of property. Other then my gas generator, I don’t have electricity on it. I have a travel trailer on it with an electric fridge and I love camping there. In Home Depot, I have seen a converter that you hook up to your car battery and I have also seen what appears to be an electric generator. I asked someone at Home Depot how long the “electric generator” would run a small fridge. He told me it wouldn’t be a long time, but suggested using a marine battery with a converer. I am thinking I could purchase several batteries, a converter and a battery charger. Does that sound like somethink that might work?
I do have a 5000 watt gas generator on my property. I just don’t want to have to run it all the time if I am camping for several days or a week at a time. We all know the prices of gas these days.

Could someone give me an estimate on how much it would cost and buy and have installed a stand alone energy sy?

Both Solar and Wind power. How much would it cost to buy and have someone install a complete system into a cabin in a remote area in the mountains in colorado

Is centralized power generation for profit better than the decentralized alternatives that are coming on line?

Remember when your community owned the gas and electric companies? Here in the front range of Colorado it was called the Public Service Company… now it’s Excel Enery.

Public Service Company got taken down because they built a nuclear gererator and it almost blew up! So they had to sell out to Wall Street or go bankrupt…

WHAT IF POWER AND WATER UTILITIES WENT BACK TO BEING TRUELY PUBLICLY OWNED AND NON-PROFIT ?

power produce in india is multipile of 11 why?

stand alone power plant at the individual house owner level?

has ne one ever thought abt or seen a stand alone affordable power generation unit cheaper than normal power supply on running costs(even if higher one time costs) ..I am in india..but ne info is welcome.My idea is abt an INDIVIDUAL HOUSE OWNER NEEDS
well i didnt get ne way near the answer i was looking for guys..but thanx ne ways to all u who replied

well and lemme add i have actually found a solution to my needs ..mail me at atul292@gmail.com if u need details

this ones actually a combo of a few technologies

electric power cars?

do they exist? if so, what are they about? do they sub. for gas? and what cars were invented that use electricity?

Electric cars?

Why is it so expensive to convert a car to electric? Is it the battery cost. Is it better to use a ac or dc .