Oregon Convention Center’s bike powered charging station
Next time you’re at the Oregon Convention Center you can get a bit of exercise while you charge your phone. The pedal charging station is on loan from Green Microgym, a local company. The charging bike looks like a regular exercise bicycle but it’s an electricity-generating station that can charge your phone or tablet through a multipurpose USB adapter. All you have to do is plug in your device and 15 minutes of pedaling gives you the needed power boost. Most phones and tablets use 8 to 10 watts when charging but pedaling can create about 20 watts and the extra electricity helps power the building. The charging station is located in the Ginkoberry Concourse.
Oregon Convention Center’s bike powered charging station
photo courtesy of the Oregon Convention Center
