# Solar-Powered Stoplights Feng Cheng-Tsung's Traffic Light is Energy-Efficient By manzil | Published 2010-07-29 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheng-tsung References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/traffic-light-saves-a-lot-of-energy-with-ultimate-functionalities/) Feng Cheng-Tsung, Wang Bo-Jin, and Lin Yao-Jie have designed a special traffic system that's not only [eco-friendly](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/treo), but will revolutionize the traditional traffic system we use today. Through [solar panels placed on the surface](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-sula), Cheng Tsung's traffic lights obtain natural power. The traffic system uses [color-changing LED technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geolectric-lantern) instead of traditional bulbs. This enables the visually-impaired or colorblind to easily read the signal, making it extremely user-friendly. **Implications** - The eco movement has swept across a large cross-section of society and has transcended niche groups. This group values green design but does not want to sacrifice aesthetics. Companies should consider the mind-set of this group that wants both function and form in their products. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Eco-friendly Traffic Systems:** Opportunity for companies to develop eco-friendly traffic systems that use renewable energy sources like solar power. - **User-friendly Traffic Signals:** Potential for companies to create traffic signals that are easy to interpret for visually-impaired or colorblind individuals through the use of LED technology. - **Green Design with Aesthetics:** Demand for products that offer both environmental sustainability and appealing design, creating an opportunity for companies to incorporate green principles with aesthetic appeal in their offerings. ### Who This Affects Most - **Alternative Energy:** The alternative energy industry can explore innovations in utilizing solar power for traffic systems, providing a renewable energy solution. - **Traffic Systems:** Traffic system industry can adopt LED technology to create user-friendly signals that are accessible to all individuals, regardless of visual impairments or color blindness. - **Product Design:** The product design industry can focus on creating environmentally sustainable products with visually appealing designs that meet the demands of the eco-conscious consumer market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wireless Solar-Powered Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-lights.md) - [Traffic Light-Inspired Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/traffic-light-bench.md) - [Pedestrian-Detecting Crosswalks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-pedestrian-crosswalk.md) - [IoT-Connected Traffic Beacons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/traffic-beacon-concept.md) - [Solar-Powered Sleek Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-solaris.md) - [Sound-Sensitive LED Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innovative-led-lamp.md) - [Sustainable Transportation System Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/treo.md) - [Sustainable Light Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geolectric-lantern.md) - [Immersive Solar-Powered Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8-minutes-and-20-seconds.md)