Alternative energy is slowly growing on people, as they become more and more aware about the disastrous effects of their behavior towards the environment. Solar and wind energy are no longer novelty and they are slowly outshone by kinetic energy, used for juicing all sorts of devices and gadgets.

Primitive though it may be, walking is an endeavor still enjoyed by a quite few. And these sprightly urbanites will soon be able to get something in return for their efforts (you know, aside from good health): gadget-recharging electricity.

 

The nPower PEG (Personal Energy Generator) is a device that harvests the kinetic energy of your walking and turns it into electricity, charging most devices up to 80% with just one hour’s worth of walking. Toss it into a bag along with any USB 2.0 powered device, and it’ll charge as you walk. The PEG works when you are in motion, so you don’t have to worry about being near a power outlet or running out of a charge while on the go ever again.

 

The nPower PEG is a green technology that literally allows you to create renewable energy by walking, thus reducing your personal carbon footprint. It addresses the problem of the world's increased demand for electricity and consumers' lack of an effective alternative energy option.

 

The PEG, manufactured by Tremont Electric, is compatible with over 90% of handheld electronic devices, including cell phones, MP2 players, handheld gaming devices, handheld GPS, digital cameras and more.

 

For the moment, the PEG is being pre-sold on the manufacturer’s website, but it will be officially available for purchase in six months' time, for approximately 150 US dollars. The company hopes that, as it gets manufactured in increasingly larger quantities, the price will drop accordingly, which would make this device even more desirable.

 

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