Dutch innovation may do away with streetlights

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Mariner
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Dutch innovation may do away with streetlights

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http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-27021291

Cut down on light pollution from street lights! No electricity needed too!
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Thanks for the info. Interesting.
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Some videos of this technology:



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