The Holonic Streetlamp is Powered by the Sun and the Wind
Sarah Moore — June 14, 2012 — Eco
References: otri.us.es & gizmag
The futuristic shape of the Holonic Streetlamp coincides nicely with its forward-thinking design concept that utilizes both the sun and the wind to illuminate the streets.
The large lighting solution has been designed to soak up the sun's rays during the day to power it when the moon rolls in at night. While this is an eco-friendly solution to keeping the roads lit up for driver's in itself, the designer, María Jesús Ávilais, also incorporated a wind turbine to act as an additional power source. This ensures that even on dreary, cloudy days the light will charge enough to operate at night.
These lights are also equipped with the ability to plug into the traditional power grid if they do not have enough of a charge stored up to operate independently.
The large lighting solution has been designed to soak up the sun's rays during the day to power it when the moon rolls in at night. While this is an eco-friendly solution to keeping the roads lit up for driver's in itself, the designer, María Jesús Ávilais, also incorporated a wind turbine to act as an additional power source. This ensures that even on dreary, cloudy days the light will charge enough to operate at night.
These lights are also equipped with the ability to plug into the traditional power grid if they do not have enough of a charge stored up to operate independently.
Trend Themes
1. Renewable Energy Streetlights - The use of solar and wind power in streetlights offers a disruptive innovation opportunity for sustainable urban lighting systems.
2. Combined Power Sources - Integrating multiple power sources, such as solar and wind energy, in lighting solutions presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for self-sufficient street lighting.
3. Backup Power Options - Streetlights with the ability to connect to the power grid as a backup source ensure uninterrupted lighting, representing a disruptive innovation opportunity for reliable urban lighting systems.
Industry Implications
1. Renewable Energy - The renewable energy industry can explore opportunities in developing advanced street lighting solutions powered by solar and wind energy.
2. Smart Cities - Smart city developers have an opportunity to integrate renewable energy streetlights into their urban infrastructure for sustainable and efficient lighting systems.
3. Lighting Technology - The lighting technology industry can innovate by incorporating renewable energy sources and backup power options to create disruptive street lighting solutions.
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