Scotland is conducting an exciting experiment: building smart streetlights capable of providing high-speed wireless internet access for portable devices.
In the initial phase, six solar-powered streetlights equipped with internet cables have been installed within the Abertay University campus.
It is planned that by the end of the year, project developers will continue to deploy an additional 4,000 of these streetlights in the student village area.
These streetlights will utilize light-emitting diode (LED) technology to provide bright illumination while consuming very little electricity from solar panels. During the day, even in cloudy or overcast weather, these panels automatically and diligently harness sunlight to fully charge their energy.
Essentially, this is Singapore’s unique StarSight technology, integrating multiple features into the towering streetlights found throughout the city. Residents will not only find light and Wi-Fi internet access here, but in the future, they will also be able to come to these locations to charge their mobile phones, PDAs, and laptops.
The manufacturer’s goal is clear: city and provincial governments can utilize this technology to illuminate local areas while generating profit.
For instance, they could charge residents a fee for internet access or charging services, of course at a minimal cost. However, for a city of about 4 million people like Hanoi, how significant is the potential of this technology?
An Innovative Project
Analysts believe that this project has a high feasibility due to the relatively low initial costs of installing the technological infrastructure, as urban lighting systems are already in place. This would bring Wi-Fi technology right to the doorsteps of households in the city, allowing residents to access advanced technology like never before.
Furthermore, with the use of clean energy, this project will clearly help the government save a significant amount on electricity bills, not to mention its positive impact on environmental protection.
Reported by Thiên Ý (BBC)
