2. The MEOW (Mobile Energy Operations Wagon) is a
mobile trailer which has six solar panels and is able to
carry 4 pedal power bikes within.
3. The bikes were originally built in 2002 to help provide
electricity to small concerts or events. They were
created to generate electricity for the batteries in the
MEOW if they were depleted.
4. Pedal Power project was first used at an anti-war
protest and shown at a renewable energy fair.
6. A single bike can generate 28 volts if pedaled at a
medium pace.
At least 48 volts is required to charge the battery on
the MEOW, so a step-up converter enabled the bikes
to produce over 50 volts.
It should not exceed a total of 54 volts with the
existing battery system.
The converter allows you to adjust the voltage,
which is set to 52.5.
12. The MEOW was stolen in 2010 and was recovered
in Hoopa. It was stripped of all solar panels and
other expensive equipment.
In spring 2013, the MEOW has been restored from
donations in the community. Two of the four
remaining bikes have been restored as well.
There are plans to eventually attach MEOW to
CCAT in order to supplement energy independence
