Why more cities haven't invested in systems like the EcoLight Lamppost suggests is beyond me. It affords particularly appealing benefits that cater to both man and nature.
First of all, Daniel Pera's design integrates LED lights with incredible longevity. Each streetlight could effectively shine for 70,000 hours -- only ever between sunset and sunrise -- making it unnecessary to require maintenance more than once every 20 odd years. Funds and labor can be saved with this scheme and neighborhood will never be left in the dark.
The EcoLight Lamppost is independent in another way, made possible by the solar panels attached to the angled top of the fixture. It can convert the sun's rays into twice as much energy as it requires to run nightly, therefore it draws no electricity out of the urban grid.
What's Driving This Trend
- Long-lasting LED Lights
- The implementation of LED lights with 70,000 hours of longevity in streetlights presents an opportunity for manufacturers to disrupt the lighting industry with maintenance-free solutions.
- Solar-powered Lampposts
- The use of solar panels in lampposts that convert sunlight into energy presents an opportunity for renewable energy companies to disrupt the urban lighting industry by providing independent and eco-friendly lighting solutions.
- Efficient Streetlight Maintenance
- The development of streetlights that require maintenance only once every 20 years offers an opportunity for service providers to disrupt the maintenance industry by reducing costs and labor needed for streetlight upkeep.
Who This Affects Most
- LED Lighting
- The long-lasting LED lights in maintenance-free streetlights create disruptive innovation opportunities for LED lighting manufacturers to cater to cities and municipalities that seek cost-effective and sustainable lighting solutions.
- Renewable Energy
- The use of solar-powered lampposts with excess energy generation can disrupt the renewable energy industry by providing a reliable and independent source of lighting for urban areas while minimizing dependency on the electric grid.
- Maintenance Services
- The implementation of streetlights requiring maintenance once every 20 years presents disruptive opportunities for maintenance service providers to optimize operations and reduce costs in the urban lighting maintenance sector.
