let there be light! futuristic street lamps tap into the oldest energy source: the sun /

Solar-powered civic lighting could play a key role in tackling Britain’s energy crisisNot far from the House of Commons,a stone’s throw from Westminster bridge, two streetlamps will soon be erected.
Paid for by Transport for London, or these are no ordinary lights. According to their manufacturer,they could play a major role in tackling Britain’s energy crisis.
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Source: theguardian.com