Hybrid Solar and Muscle Powered Solutionfor Rural Electrification

Abstract

In today’s world, energy is becoming a precious resource. Life without electrical energy seems like a faraway nightmare. Yet, people in many rural areas live with no electricity at all. A small device which traps solar energy or which stores energy converted from mechanical forces can come a long way in electrifying these areas. Even just a single light bulb capable of glowing through the night can make a difference in their lives. Thus here is a hybrid solar and muscle powered solution. This report shows one such prototype built and the improvements and modifications which can be made in it.