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WiFi-Enabled Solar Benches

The Mmcité1 'Woody' Bench Has Charging Capabilities and More

— October 26, 2017 — Eco
The Mmcité1 'Woody' solar benches are designed to offer consumers in an urban environment access to WiFi and power in a sustainable way to enhance the cityscape in a positive way. The product consists of a simple bench that has been accented with an awning that sports a solar panel on the top portion to draw in energy from the sun's rays.

The bench features a built-in router to offer WiFi access, charging capabilities for smartphones, a CO2 meter, a noise level meter and even a humidity meter. This makes it a modern piece of equipment for an urban location to draw specific information pertaining to weather and the environment.

The Mmcité1 'Woody' solar benches are set to debut on the market starting in 2018.
Trend Themes
1. Sustainable Urban Infrastructure - The development of solar powered benches provides an opportunity to create sustainable urban infrastructure while also offering modern amenities such as WiFi and smartphone charging.
2. Internet of Things (iot) Benches - The incorporation of CO2, noise level, and humidity meters into the bench design provides an opportunity to develop IoT-powered benches that offer valuable information to urban residents and city planners.
3. Solar-powered Charging Stations - The integration of solar panels to power smartphone charging capabilities creates an opportunity to develop solar-powered charging stations for urban areas.
Industry Implications
1. Urban Design - The integration of solar-powered benches into urban environments presents an opportunity for urban design firms to create modern and sustainable solutions.
2. Renewable Energy - The development of solar-powered benches creates an opportunity for renewable energy companies to expand into a new market of sustainable infrastructure.
3. Technology and Internet Providers - The incorporation of WiFi routers and smartphone charging capabilities provides an opportunity for technology and internet providers to expand their services to public spaces.
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