Showing posts with label solar lighting. Show all posts
Showing posts with label solar lighting. Show all posts

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Kurilpa Bridge Is Solar Powered


The Australian city of Brisbane opened the world's first large-scale solar-powered bridge. The 470m Kurilpa Bridge accommodates pedestrians and bicycles, and sports 84 solar panels that power an array of light-emitting diodes (LEDs). The panels supply between 75 and 100 per cent of the bridge's lighting needs. Read more on Solaripedia