People are using pay phones less and less, which is why Solarbox is repurposing a selection of London phone booths into solar charging stations. Conceived by London School of Economics graduates Kirsty Kenney and Harold Craston, Solarbox provides London with a carbon-neutral energy source. The solar-powered booths will let Londoners charge their devices such as phones and tablets.
The iconic red London phone booths will be painted green to distinguish them in the Tottenham Court Road area. Starting October 1st, the kiosks will be installed with solar panels, USB and phone charging outlets. The whole operation is also free to users because costs are offset by indoor advertising. A wall-mounted tablet plays paid content so people needing a battery boost have something to watch while their devices recharge.
What's Driving This Trend
- Repurposing Phone Booths
- Repurposing phone booths to serve as solar charging stations presents an opportunity for sustainable energy solutions.
- Carbon-neutral Energy Sources
- Developing carbon-neutral energy sources like solar-powered booths can lead to a greener future for cities.
- Free Charging Stations
- Providing free charging stations through solar-powered booths offers convenience for users and potential advertising revenue for businesses.
Who This Affects Most
- Renewable Energy
- The renewable energy industry can benefit from the innovation of repurposing phone booths into solar charging stations.
- Advertising
- The advertising industry can tap into the potential of indoor advertising on solar-powered booths to reach a captive audience.
- Technology
- The technology industry can explore the development of improved charging outlets and battery solutions for solar-powered booths.
