# Dual-Powered Lampposts The Solar Windmill Light is Charged All Hours by the Elements By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-11-15 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-windmill-light References: [ecofriend](http://www.ecofriend.com/entry/solar-windmill-eco-designing/) & [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/contest/view.php?contest_pk=34&item_pk=40860&p=1) Independently [wind turbines and solar panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grain-blanc) have their shortfalls, but together they could be capable of incredible things. The Solar Windmill Light is an experiment into using the two technologies together in a remarkably innovative and logical way. The streetlight's inventor, Dae Yong Kim, decided to construct a pinwheel of solar panels, each cut like long slender fins that could capably catch the breeze. During the daytime hours these sun-soaking strips would face up towards the sky while at night an internal mechanism would automatically angle them at 45 degrees to be optimally affected by gusts. A tiny cone-shaped compartment below the vanes converts the renewable energy sources into electricity, keeping the Solar Windmill Light efficiently charged up during all dark hours. Photo Credits: [ecofriend](http://www.ecofriend.com/entry/solar-windmill-eco-designing/), [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/contest/view.php?contest_pk=34&item_pk=40860&p=1) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Renewable Energy Integration:** Combining wind turbines and solar panels brings about new possibilities for harnessing renewable energy. - **Optimized Energy Generation:** The innovative use of solar panels angled at 45 degrees optimizes energy generation from gusts of wind. - **Efficient Charging Solutions:** The Solar Windmill Light provides an efficient charging solution by utilizing both solar and wind energy sources. ### Where This Applies - **Clean Energy:** The clean energy industry could explore the integration of wind turbines and solar panels to improve energy generation and efficiency. - **Street Lighting:** The street lighting industry can benefit from the innovative use of solar panels and wind turbines to create more sustainable lighting solutions. - **Renewable Technology:** The renewable technology industry can explore more efficient charging solutions by integrating multiple renewable energy sources like wind and solar. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sunlight-Mimicking Panelled Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunne-lamp.md) - [Portable Wind Turbine Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shine-20.md) - [Wireless Solar-Powered Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-lights.md) - [Sustainable EV Charging Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/change-wind-corporation.md) - [Grid-Connected Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-electric-pavilion.md) - [Travel-Ready Wind Turbines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wind-turbine-generator.md) - [Solar-Powered Sleek Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-solaris.md) - [Flippable Solar Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nomad-3.md) - [Solar Energy Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michael-jantzen-2.md)