WINDELA SA is a french company producing a combination of streetlamp and windturbine and wifi point, self energized. The turbine is a combination : a design optimized for low windspeeds and a design optimized for high windspeeds. 42 LED lamps of 2 watts each provide low-energy lighting.
The wifi bit is a fun addition I must say.
About Herman
Herman Wagter is one of the founders and co-editor of Dadamotive. His work as interim manager and consultant (Citynet Amsterdam/Fiber-to-the-Home, Platform Sustainable Mobility) has involved him directly in the impact of hyperconnectivity and sustainability on society. As an independent agent and "mobile warrior" he has experienced the pro's and con's of how organizations and projects can be structured, and what the effects on the final result can be. In his opinion we are entering an era of profound change, driven by these fundamental forces. Following the trends, discovering the fun and debunking the half-truths is a passion he likes to share with others.
