Panasonic's "Life is electric" project aims to raise awareness about electricity, something often taken for granted in daily life.
Using the rechargeable nickel-metal hydride battery "eneloop," we charged each battery with electricity generated through various everyday methods, creating 21 distinct batteries. Each battery comes with special packaging featuring an illustration depicting how its electricity was generated.
From March 28 to April 1, the "Life is Electric" exhibition was held at the Hotel Claska in Meguro Ward, Tokyo, displaying all 21 eneloop batteries.
Each battery stored electricity generated in unique ways: "cute electricity" from a hamster's exercise, "youthful sweat electricity" from baseball training, "elegant electricity" from flowing noodles, and "energetic electricity" from children playing on park equipment. While the batteries looked identical, their charge levels varied, offering an intriguing comparison to their respective charging methods.
With electricity deregulation now underway, it might be worth considering learning about electricity through small initiatives and reflecting on its value.