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Solar Traffic Lights

South Africa: Solar Traffic Lights

South Africa has begun a pilot program for solar power traffic lights. Four pairs of lights have been installed in  Cape Town to test their success. Due to power interruptions, officers often have to direct traffic when lights are out. If the project is a success, South Africa hopes to expand the program for more solar traffic lights. 

Date Implemented: 2008

Status: Planned; Pilot phase

Funding Information: partnership with SA energy provider Eskom 

References: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/7073580.stm

http://www.southafrica.info/essinfo/saglance/sustainable/ctgreen-021007.htm 

 

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