Maker Faire Bay Area 2010 Topic(s): Engineering

Solar Pump Electric Charging Station

The SolarPump combines the adaptive reuse of an American car culture symbol (a 1950's Citgo gas pump), with an interactive system harnessing solar energy to charge up to four electric bicycles and nearly unlimited laptops and cell phones, while LED lighting illuminates public seating crafted from recycled street signs.

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About the Maker(s)

Sol Design Lab

The mission of Sol Design Lab is to create interactive and inspiring solutions for urban sustainability. Our services, Green Mapping, carbon foot printing and educational workshops. Members of Sol Design Lab have received international commissions, awards, press and give regular lectures and workshops.

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