KElight: A New Era in Eco- Friendly Lighting Solutions
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Group Leader:
Chuqiao (Joanna) Peng
Yinuo (Emma) Wang, Shuyuan (Sharon) Yang, Avnit Kaur
Group Members:
Our Story begins with a challenge: traditional street lighting's heavy reliance on non-renewable energy sources, leading to not only environmental strain but also steep financial costs from maintenance. We recognized that even solar-powered LEDs, while more efficient, still grapple with issues like frequent battery replacements and their own environmental footprint.
Enter KElight, our innovative response to these challenges. We reimagined street lighting by harnessing the untapped potential of kinetic energy through the principles of permanent magnetism. This breakthrough eliminates the constant need for solar panel replacements, revolutionizing the sustainability of streetlights.
KElight innovates with kinetic energy, transforming exercise into light and bypassing the need for solar panels and constant battery swaps. By merging fitness with our lighting solutions, we promote community health and active participation in sustainable practices.
Our Story pivots towards the future, building on our challenge to transcend traditional street lighting's limitations. We envision streets lit by the energy of pedestrians. KElight plans to install lighting structures with fitness tools near tenements, public gyms, and school parks, promoting physical health and urban sustainability.
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We aim for strategic placements in locales with pleasant weather and minimal insects, prioritizing drought-tolerant vegetation like agave and ornamental grasses to complement the ecosystem and urban design. KElight aspires to a future where urban living and nature coexist in eco-conscious harmony.
Learn more about KElight's initiative at kelight.org