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Monday, December 28, 2009 (Updated )

Playgrounds that Generate Electricity

by The Metaist

Summary

Empower Playgrounds has installed a carousel for children that generates electricity in Ghana.

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(Photo: hlusta on Flickr)

 

Commentary

In 2008, the children at the Golden Sunbeam Montessori School in Ghana received a most welcome gift: a merry-go-round. But unlike other carousels, this one generates electricity that is used in LED lamps. A zip-line that generates electricity is set to go into operation soon.

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What other naturally fun forces could be harnessed (but not enslaved)?

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Updates

2013-03-07

  • Removed Could it become a workwheel? originally at http://www.empowerplaygrounds.org/main/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=93:could-it-become-a-workwheel&catid=7:frequently-asked-questions&Itemid=25