A new approach to location-based energy services and communications infrastructure is being rolled out by Totem Power through towers capped with solar canopies that resemble palm trees. You can read the story
here. The towers include 4G and wifi communication capabilities powered by solar energy and battery storage, and offer smart lighting and electric vehicle charging.
They will become the town beacons. Which begs the questions, should they all look the same? Is this an opportunity for cities and neighbourhoods to put their own stamp on the design? If the intention is the raise public awareness of clean energy issues, then shouldn't the public be engaged in its deployment?
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