Kinetic lighting & street phone chargers: Footfall to power Las Vegas (VIDEO) - solar street lamp

New York eco-startup-
Up EnGoPlanet has signed an agreement with the city of Las Vegas to illuminate the square in the city center with a new solar street lamp powered by kinetic energy from passing pedestrians.
It can be imagined that the city's large casinos and booming tourism trade require a lot of electricity.
A Forbes report predicts that in 2007, gambling and tourism centers will consume 8,000 MW a day in eight years.
By contrast, the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission says a megawatt of electricity could power between 400 and 900 households in a year.
While Vegas businesses are increasingly interested in the supply of green solutions, nearly 90% of Nevada's energy still comes from outside the state.
The description of Nevada's power consumption by the US Energy Information Administration shows that Nevada's power use "exceeds-
National power generation ", only" small but growing share "from solar energy ".
EnGoPlanet takes a step forward, and the company has tried the "first installation" of street lamps powered by solar and kinetic energy ".
USB interface, CCTV monitoring
Ups, charging bays and air quality monitors can also be incorporated into future designs.
During the day, the sun light is collected by solar cells on the top of the lamp, while the pressure on the pedestrian steps is particularly high --
A kinetic energy pad was designed on the sidewalk below to enhance the battery.
"At present, street lamps in the world release more than 100 million tons of carbon dioxide every year.
Our generation is morally responsible for transforming our energy system . "
Mirovic believes his company's products can play a role in this shift by reducing carbon dioxide consumption and reducing costs.
"If you look at the traditional lampposts, you will find them useless," he said . ".
"They just took the light.
Through our solution, we changed this by incorporating useful features into pole positions and turning them into free service places where people can rest, charge portable devices or
According to the Vegas Sun, four street lights and a range of dynamic tiles have been placed in Boulder Square's art district.
Speaking of the idea, mayor Caroline Goodman of Las Vegas said: "We want to provide the highest level of service while looking forward to the future and ensuring our sustainability. ”