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Lighting Design and Light Art Magazine Image    Water powered Street Lights waterlight

A “hydro light” is to be installed on a footbridge over the River Finn in Ballybofey in Donnegal County (Ireland).

Micro hydro-turbines will be installed once the water levels drop hence making the Donnegal County a pioneer in using this kind of  alternative energy source for street lighting.

The water flowing through the turbines will generate enough power to run the 30 watt LED light on the bridge above. A small solar panel will also be fitted to the light as a back-up in case of low water.

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