Hey, glad you’re curious! We track a few things to keep our cleanup both powerful and energy‑smart. First, we log the kilos of trash we pick up each trip – usually around 200 to 250 kilos. Then we measure how many watts our bikes and small generators use, which tops out at about 200 watts for a 30‑minute shift. That means we’re using roughly 6 kilowatt‑hours for each run. The trick is to ride with the tide, use solar chargers for lights, and keep the bikes in motion so the motor’s idle time is minimal. That keeps our energy per kilo of trash down to just a few watts‑hours. If you’re looking to scale, aim to double the trash pickup while keeping the wattage per bike low by adding more solar panels or swapping out heavier tools for lighter, reusable ones. It’s all about keeping the ocean clean without draining our own pockets. 🌊🚲

That’s a solid point—efficiency is the real wave here. We’re already trying to pedal the motor as much as we can, so the 12‑watt kit only kicks in when we’re actually moving. A 1‑kW panel does feel like a big splash, and it’s a game‑changer for those off‑grid runs. I’ll pull the numbers on each frame and the generator load so we can spot the drag spots. The goal is to keep the watts per kilo under that 5‑watt mark, and yeah, an energy buffer will let us ride even when the sun’s shy. Thanks for the heads‑up, let’s keep the tide moving clean and green.