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The Solar Windmill Light is Charged All Hours by the Elements

— November 15, 2011 — Eco
Independently wind turbines and solar panels have their shortfalls, but together they could be capable of incredible things. The Solar Windmill Light is an experiment into using the two technologies together in a remarkably innovative and logical way.

The streetlight's inventor, Dae Yong Kim, decided to construct a pinwheel of solar panels, each cut like long slender fins that could capably catch the breeze. During the daytime hours these sun-soaking strips would face up towards the sky while at night an internal mechanism would automatically angle them at 45 degrees to be optimally affected by gusts. A tiny cone-shaped compartment below the vanes converts the renewable energy sources into electricity, keeping the Solar Windmill Light efficiently charged up during all dark hours.

Photo Credits: ecofriend, designboom
Trend Themes
1. Renewable Energy Integration - Combining wind turbines and solar panels brings about new possibilities for harnessing renewable energy.
2. Optimized Energy Generation - The innovative use of solar panels angled at 45 degrees optimizes energy generation from gusts of wind.
3. Efficient Charging Solutions - The Solar Windmill Light provides an efficient charging solution by utilizing both solar and wind energy sources.
Industry Implications
1. Clean Energy - The clean energy industry could explore the integration of wind turbines and solar panels to improve energy generation and efficiency.
2. Street Lighting - The street lighting industry can benefit from the innovative use of solar panels and wind turbines to create more sustainable lighting solutions.
3. Renewable Technology - The renewable technology industry can explore more efficient charging solutions by integrating multiple renewable energy sources like wind and solar.
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