Full liberalization of electric power to be implemented from April 1, 2016. Along with this, the bicycle brand "DOPPELGANGER" newly established the human power generation division. The company announced that it will enter the electric power business with human power generation using bicycles manufactured by the company.


Doppelganger's electric power business (abbreviation: Dopeden) is supported by 10 full-time staff, mainly those who have experience in cycling. The system is that they, led by Marty Shogunate, who is the general manager of the human power generation division, pedal to store electricity in the battery and deliver the power to each household via power transmission lines.

■ What is a lifestyle suitable for human power generation?

More than 100 companies will enter the electric power industry with this liberalization of electric power. However, each company has its own services and rate plans, and if you select a company that does not match the lifestyle of the user, the electricity rate may be higher than before. So what kind of lifestyle is Dopeden suitable for?

1. People who do not use electricity after 20:00

Since Dopeden has announced a policy of not working overtime as much as possible, human power generation will not be carried out after 18:00. After 20:00 when the power supply from the storage battery is cut off, it can be considered that electricity cannot be used.


Wake up and work at sunrise and sleep at sunset. People with such a lifestyle should sign a contract with Dopeden right away.

2. However, in the summer, I want to use the air conditioner to cool the room.

From 1 pm to 3 pm, the power generation staff of Dopeden is the most energetic time zone. More power can be expected than at other times. After a meal and a break, cyclists can perform amazingly well for the average person, but their full power will be fully utilized in power generation.


When turning on the air conditioner at noon in the summer, many people feel guilty that it is not good for the environment. Such a person should contract with Dopeden. I want you to fully enjoy the coolness of the air conditioner while feeling the power of the cyclists.

■ What is the added value unique to Dopeden?

Many new entrants to the electric power industry are appealing their unique added value, such as "profitable with a mobile phone" and "profitable with a gas bill". So what is the added value of Dopeden?

It is overwhelmingly "eco" compared to other power generation methods. Thermal power, hydropower, wind power, and nuclear power each have their advantages and disadvantages. However, there are no disadvantages to human power generation by bicycle, except for "the power is not supplied after 18:00" and "the amount of power may decrease depending on the motivation of the staff". CO2 emissions are not zero, but they are probably less than thermal power.

By choosing Dopeden, it will be possible to lead a life that is friendly to the global environment.


Dopeden is currently looking for human resources for the summer when the supply and demand of electricity is tight. For more information, please refer to Doppelganger's special website.



(Note: This article is April Fool's Day news, but it seems true that Doppelganger is looking for talented people.)