# Liquid-Powered Lights The FLOWLIGHT by Shane Molloy Harnesses Tidal Power For Dock Lighting By Jordan M | Published 2011-01-21 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flowlight-by-shane-molloy References: [thedesignblog.org](http://www.thedesignblog.org/entry/flowlight-harnesses-tidal-power-to-illuminate-docks-with-renewable-energy/) & [designinch.ie](http://www.designinch.ie/index.html) The FLOWLIGHT by Shane Molloy is an effective, efficient, and eco-friendly way of illuminating docks and waterfront streets using tidal power. Using an ingenious “tidal drop extension arm,” the FLOWLIGHT by Shane Molloy has a submerged tidal turbine that rises and falls according to the height of the water it is deployed in. This means that the device can effectively generate power in either high tide or low tide, while also avoiding the risk of damage or the need for constant manual adjustment. As for power storage, the lights have a built in battery and daylight sensor that allow them to turn off or on automatically depending on light conditions. It truly is a remarkable design. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Tidal Power:** The use of tidal power to generate electricity and power devices opens up opportunities for eco-friendly and self-sustaining infrastructure innovation. - **Smart Lighting:** The use of daylight sensors and automatic on/off features for lighting can increase energy efficiency and decrease maintenance costs. - **Submerged Turbines:** Incorporating submerged turbines that rise and fall with tidal changes can provide a stable and reliable source of power for various applications in remote and coastal areas. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Marine and Coastal Infrastructure:** Using tidal power to power lighting and other devices could revolutionize the way we power infrastructure in remote and coastal areas, making them more self-sustaining and eco-friendly. - **Smart Cities:** Smart lighting powered by renewable energy sources like tidal power could play a key role in building more sustainable and efficient cities. - **Renewable Energy:** Submerged turbines and other innovations that harness the power of the ocean could unlock untapped potential for renewable energy. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Saltwater-Powered Lanterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/litepulse-ecolantern.md) - [Floating LED Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poof-light.md) - [Wireless Solar-Powered Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-lights.md) - [Water Movement-Inspired Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ripple-light.md) - [Water-Powered Planter Smart Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/planto.md) - [Mood-Setting Adventurous Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guidelight.md) - [Elevated Outdoor LED Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/telescoping-area-light.md) - [Glowing Power-Free Lamp Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nisshoku.md) - [Floating Magnetic Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-mnuca-floating-lamp.md)