ソーラーサイクリングステーションKyocera announced in November, 2010, that it would begin production of its “Solar Cycle Station.”
These are an alternative to less eco-friendly electric bike charging stations. Kyocera's Stations use solar panels to provide energy.
Each station comes equipped with three solar panels that can produce an output of 79.8 V, and up to 1.14 kWh per day.
The Stations cost $roughly $23,000, and are expected to start appearing near tourist sites, shopping malls, and other locations in Kyoto. The Station pictured above is located in front of the prefectural government building in neighboring Shiga Prefecture, in Otsu.
According to company sources, the item is currently only available in Japan.
Six bikes can be charged at one time.
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