How The Humble Mango Leaf Could Change Streetlights Forever
“The aptly named ‘Mango’ streetlight is an LED lamp concept that uses both rain and sunlight to generate power.
 
India’s environment fluctuates from monsoonal downpours and baking sunshine, so when designer Adam Mikloski considered a solution he choose one that could utilize both environments. The shape of the top part of the leaf is flat enough to install solar cells, and the tapered shape of the rest of the design collects rainwater — both of which help power the lamps.”

How The Humble Mango Leaf Could Change Streetlights Forever

The aptly named ‘Mango’ streetlight is an LED lamp concept that uses both rain and sunlight to generate power.

 

India’s environment fluctuates from monsoonal downpours and baking sunshine, so when designer Adam Mikloski considered a solution he choose one that could utilize both environments. The shape of the top part of the leaf is flat enough to install solar cells, and the tapered shape of the rest of the design collects rainwater — both of which help power the lamps.”

How The Humble Mango Leaf Could Change Streetlights Forever
“The aptly named ‘Mango’ streetlight is an LED lamp concept that uses both rain and sunlight to generate power.
 
India’s environment fluctuates from monsoonal downpours and baking sunshine, so when designer Adam Mikloski considered a solution he choose one that could utilize both environments. The shape of the top part of the leaf is flat enough to install solar cells, and the tapered shape of the rest of the design collects rainwater — both of which help power the lamps.”

How The Humble Mango Leaf Could Change Streetlights Forever

The aptly named ‘Mango’ streetlight is an LED lamp concept that uses both rain and sunlight to generate power.

 

India’s environment fluctuates from monsoonal downpours and baking sunshine, so when designer Adam Mikloski considered a solution he choose one that could utilize both environments. The shape of the top part of the leaf is flat enough to install solar cells, and the tapered shape of the rest of the design collects rainwater — both of which help power the lamps.”

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    sharp led street light, should have in in my city!
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