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I wonder whether something like this could be used to power city streetlights? Just stick the poles in the ground, and ...?
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Sounding like something out of a science fair project, the Soil Lamp runs on mud. Designer Marieke Staps says that the metabolism of biological life within the soil produces enough electricity to power the lamp’s LED bulb. The mud is housed within copper and zinc cells that conduct the electricity produced within the wet soil. Maintenance is simple - pour a little water in the dirt, and the lamp will keep going.
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» One Book: Natural Light • Spacing Toronto • understanding the urban landscape
Essay reflecting natural light usage in Victorian architecture by Spacing Wire's Dylan Reid. "Perhaps, in their appreciation for and management of natural light, our Victorian predecessors can remind us of an important consideration in city-building." I added a comment to his entry.
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