# Dual Renewable Energies in the City Japan Uses Wind and Solar Streetlights By Going Like Sixty | Published 2008-02-04 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wind-solar-streetlight References: [ecofriend.org](http://www.ecofriend.org/entry/solar-wind-powered-spinning-streetlights/) Urban planners are hard at work to design [street lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outdoor-lamp-post-light) that will be self sustaining, and they're innovating all around the world. As the latest spin on the trend, Japan is experimenting with lamps that are both solar *and* wind powered. The lower part of the structure turns and stores energy in a battery in the base of the light pole. It harnessing the solar powers of the sun during the day, and benefits from [natural wind](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shine-20) at night. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 57% | 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's Driving This Trend - **Self-sustaining Street Lamps:** Developing street lamps that generate their own power through renewable sources. - **Dual Renewable Energy Systems:** Integrating multiple renewable energy sources into a single system for increased efficiency. - **Urban Energy Innovation:** Pursuing innovative solutions to power urban infrastructure with renewable energy sources. ### Who This Affects Most - **Renewable Energy:** Exploring opportunities to integrate solar and wind power in various applications. - **Urban Planning:** Incorporating renewable energy technologies into city infrastructure for sustainable development. - **Lighting Solutions:** Developing innovative street lighting systems that rely on renewable energy sources. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sunlight-Mimicking Panelled Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunne-lamp.md) - [Modular Urban Light Poles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shift-pro.md) - [Urban Solar Charging Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perovia.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) - [Portable Solar-Powered Lanterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kuro-lantern.md) - [Solar-Powered Sleek Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-solaris.md) - [Street Lamp Charging Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lamppost-ev-charger.md) - [Solar Energy Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michael-jantzen-2.md)