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dcb · 12-22-08, 05:14 PM

As I recall, there are some kinds of induction motors that will push back into the grid just by pushing them a few %rpm over their rated speed. Connected with a freewheel and some gears to your crank, and it seems real doable.

12-22-08, 05:14 PM	#3
dcb Lurking Renovator Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 23 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	As I recall, there are some kinds of induction motors that will push back into the grid just by pushing them a few %rpm over their rated speed. Connected with a freewheel and some gears to your crank, and it seems real doable.