# Sun-Powered Public Lighting Nothing Design's Solar Trees Light Streets in Angkor Wat in Cambodia By Katie Cordrey | Published 2010-10-12 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nothing-designs-solar-trees References: [worldchanging](http://www.worldchanging.com/archives/011578.html) & [scottburnham](http://scottburnham.com/2010/08/design-intervention-in-cambodia-solar-light-trees/) Nothing Design's solar trees are [solar-powered street lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-sula) that have been installed in Angkor Wat, Cambodia. The solar trees provide public lighting and increase night-time safety for residents and visitors. The concept for Nothing Design's solar trees was realized in partnership with Asiana Airlines and [Korea International Cooperation Agency](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intelligent-urban-infrastructure) (KOICA). Because Angkor Wat is a UNESCO World Heritage site, it is popular with tourists. Nighttime lighting has made the area more fun for tourists and increased business income. **Implications** - Nothing Design's solar trees caused tourists to explore nearby areas quite a bit more. As a result of this increased exploration, markets started popping and many people have been generating a second income. This is really a great concept with many secondary benefits. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Solar-powered Public Lighting:** The use of solar-powered street lights for public lighting and safety. - **Smart Tourism Lighting:** Developing lighting infrastructure that enhances tourism experiences and safety. - **Renewable Energy Street Lighting:** The shift towards renewable energy sources for public lighting solutions. ### Where This Applies - **Renewable Energy:** Renewable energy industries could develop and market innovative solar-powered street lighting solutions. - **Tourism:** Tourism industries can explore smart lighting infrastructure to enhance visitor experiences. - **Urban Infrastructure:** Urban infrastructure industries can use solar-powered street lights to reduce reliance on traditional energy sources and cut operational costs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wireless Solar-Powered Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-lights.md) - [Solar-Powered Floral Garden Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-tree-house.md) - [Sunlight-Mimicking Panelled Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunne-lamp.md) - [Immersive Solar-Powered Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8-minutes-and-20-seconds.md) - [Light Pollution-Reducing Island Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/island-lamp.md) - [Urban Solar Charging Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perovia.md) - [Light-Equipped Outdoor Sun Covers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/led-starry-night-sun-shade.md) - [Grid-Connected Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-electric-pavilion.md) - [Modular Outdoor Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lanova.md)