Dance Power

We all know that we, human beings, can create energy. It's better not to take this fact for granted because the future of our planet may reside there.

A group of Dutch people proved that this idea can be turned into reality by creating an itinerant nightclub. The project includes rain water powered bathrooms, 'chameleon walls' that change colors due to body heat reactions, and wind powered fans to air out the environment. At the bar, of course, you can buy organic beer.

But that is not all! The club electicity is generated by the dance floor. While club goers shake their bodies to the sound of a DJ, a floor system captures the energy generated by the movement on the dance floor, sending it to a generator that transforms movement into electricity used to power club equipment.

Considering that a night club, when open 3 times a week, uses 150 times more energy than a household, this can be a significant amount of energy.

The concept is based on a simple physics equation:mechanical energy generates electric energy, or in other words energy creates energy.

With every step we take we leave energy behind. We can't reuse it all the time, but there is simple things to do to leave lighter footprints on the planet. For example, use the stairs instead of the elevator, bike instead of drive,
use a manual juicer, and let go of the electric blender. It saves you $ and the planet will thank you!

[Source: Vida Simples Magazine]