# Leeching Eco Streetlamps The Parasite Urban Lamp Bypasser Upgrades Existing City Infrastructure By Amelia Roblin | Published 2012-10-13 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parasite-urban-lamp-bypasser References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/Parasite-Photovoltaic-urban-lamp-bypasser/3615687) It would be wasteful to take down the huge numbers of lampposts lining metropolitan streets, but the technology exists for significant improvements. The Parasite Urban Lamp Bypasser would rely on the existing poles as props and enable them to be severed from the grid electrically. Mark Beccaloni's innovative proposal suggests the use of the Spectrolab [photovoltaic system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nomad-3) of GaAs cells that is currently employed in space. The cutting-edge material can be applied to the tops of the intense outdoor illuminators to draw energy from the sun with impressive efficiency. With each installed securely and systematically at a 30-degree angle, the Parasite Urban Lamp Bypasser can best benefit from its eco-friendly source. [Six multi-directional LED lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-lighting-innovations) offer sufficient illumination with low consumption. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 - **Eco-friendly Street Lighting:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop and implement sustainable street lighting solutions that reduce energy consumption and utilize renewable energy sources. - **Solar-powered Infrastructure:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate solar power into existing urban infrastructure like lampposts to increase energy efficiency and decrease reliance on the grid. - **Efficient Outdoor Lighting:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create and implement LED lighting systems that provide sufficient illumination while minimizing energy consumption and environmental impact. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Renewable Energy:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Innovate new technologies and solutions for renewable energy generation, storage, and implementation in various industries. - **Smart City Infrastructure:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop smart city infrastructure solutions that integrate renewable energy sources, improve energy efficiency, and optimize urban systems. - **Outdoor Lighting and Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine innovative lighting technologies with modern outdoor design concepts to create energy-efficient and aesthetically pleasing urban lighting solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modular Urban Light Poles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shift-pro.md) - [Urban Solar Charging Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perovia.md) - [Artistic Lamppost EV Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voltpost.md) - [Grid-Connected Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-electric-pavilion.md) - [Sustainable Light Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geolectric-lantern.md) - [Sunlight-Mimicking Panelled Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunne-lamp.md) - [Stone Waste Street Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pebble-street-light.md) - [Light Pollution-Reducing Island Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/island-lamp.md) - [Modular Outdoor Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lanova.md)