# Stepping-Stone Lighting Jihwan Park Designs an Eye-Pleasing and Energy-Efficent River Light By Michael Hines | Published 2010-09-10 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stepping-stone-lights References: [ecofriend.org](http://www.ecofriend.org/entry/stepping-stone-light-converts-water-flow-into-electricity/) & [tinyurl](http://tinyurl.com/263oyoz) Cities looking for cost-friendly ways to light up rivers and streams should take a look at Jihwan Park's Stepping-Stone Lights. These lights are illuminated by a [water turbine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrokinetic-river-power), and can also be used to cross less dangerous rivers and streams. Why pay to set up [lights and lampposts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-lighting-innovations) when you can just let the water do the work for you? These Stepping-Stone Lights look and work better than alternative lighting systems, guaranteeing well-lit water paths. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 - **Water Turbine Lighting:** Incorporating water turbines into lighting systems can provide a cost-friendly and efficient way to illuminate rivers and streams. - **Alternative Lighting Systems:** Exploring alternative lighting systems, such as Stepping-Stone Lights, can offer cities more innovative and sustainable ways to light up water paths. - **Energy-efficient River Lighting:** Investing in energy-efficient river lighting solutions, like Jihwan Park's Stepping-Stone Lights, can help cities reduce costs and improve visibility. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Urban Lighting:** Companies in the urban lighting industry can benefit from incorporating water turbine technology into their products, providing more sustainable lighting solutions for rivers and streams. - **Smart Cities:** Smart cities can leverage alternative lighting systems to enhance their overall energy efficiency and environmental sustainability, making water paths safer and more visually appealing. - **Outdoor Recreation:** Businesses in the outdoor recreation industry can explore partnerships and installations of Stepping-Stone Lights to create safer and more enjoyable experiences along rivers and streams. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Light Pollution-Reducing Island Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/island-lamp.md) - [Wireless Solar-Powered Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-lights.md) - [Sustainable Light Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geolectric-lantern.md) - [Water-Powered Planter Smart Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/planto.md) - [Dripping Faucet-Inspired Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-light-fixture.md) - [Rippling Aquatic Light Fixtures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pulse-lights.md) - [Water Movement-Inspired Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ripple-light.md) - [Mood-Setting Adventurous Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guidelight.md) - [Floating LED Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poof-light.md)