The Nissan 'Reborn Light' street lamp has been unveiled by the car brand in Japan as a new way to keep the batteries from electric vehicles purposeful even after they have been discarded. The lamp works by being integrated with an old battery from the Nissan Leaf EV and providing illumination that isn't tied to an electrical grid that can easily be knocked out in the event of an emergency. This makes the street lamps ideal for rural areas where light is limited or nonexistent to ensure that everyone can have access to exterior illumination and beyond no matter where they are.
The Nissan 'Reborn Light' street lamp is being trialed by the automaker in the town of Namie in Japan that was severely affected by the 2011 Tohoku disaster.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Upcycling Batteries
- Businesses can explore opportunities to reuse discarded batteries from electric vehicles for new applications, like street lamps.
- Decentralized Lighting
- Decentralized lighting solutions, like the Nissan 'Reborn Light', can help ensure access to illumination in rural areas or during emergency situations.
- Sustainable Infrastructure
- Sustainability-focused companies and industries can innovate by exploring ways to make their infrastructure more environmentally friendly, like repurposing discarded batteries for street lamps.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Automotive
- Automotive companies can explore upcycling opportunities for discarded batteries, like using them as part of new products and solutions.
- Energy
- The energy industry can benefit from exploring more decentralized lighting solutions, like the Nissan 'Reborn Light', to improve access to illumination in rural areas or during emergency situations.
- Municipalities
- Municipalities can take a more sustainable approach to lighting infrastructure by exploring the use of upcycled batteries in their street lamps.
