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Green Streetlamp Designs

Sun and Wind-Powered Streetlights Generate the Energy That They Consume

— February 6, 2015 — Eco
You may have seen concepts like this wind-powered streetlight before, but you certainly haven't seen them installed at full scale and in great numbers. The Eolgreen turbine lamppost has undergone four years of research and development, and it's now ready to be realized as eco-friendly infrastructure throughout cities and towns in Spain.

With ties to the big Barcelona universities, Ramon Bargalló has come up with an efficient 30-meter-tall street light that's equipped with a pair of solar panels and a wind-harnessing contraption. Considering the sunlight hours and the climate in the European country, the streetlamp is capable of gathering and converting sufficient energy to operate entirely independently. This sun and wind-powered streetlight will dramatically reduce city-wide electricity consumption while quite literally leading the way to a brighter future.
Trend Themes
1. Renewable-energy Streetlights - Installing streetlights powered by renewable sources such as solar and wind presents a disruptive innovation opportunity to reduce energy consumption and carbon footprint in cities.
2. Smart City Lighting - Exploring the integration of technology and IoT sensors in streetlights can create a disruptive innovation opportunity that can enhance the functionality of streetlights beyond just lighting, but also increase safety and save resources.
3. Green Urban Infrastructure - Creating green infrastructure such as wind turbines, smart lighting, etc., can create a disruptive innovation opportunity that can help promote sustainability and environmental friendliness in cities.
Industry Implications
1. Renewable Energy - The renewable energy industry can capitalize on the opportunity to provide innovative and sustainable solutions to meet the growing demand for green streetlights.
2. Smart City Technology - The smart city technology industry can explore the integration of IoT sensors and smart automation in streetlights, creating a disruptive innovation that can improve city safety and save resources.
3. Urban Planning and Design - The urban planning and design industry can leverage the use of green infrastructure and renewable energy in the design of public spaces such as streets and parks, creating a sustainable and environmentally friendly cityscape.
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