Traffic Light to Use Solar Cell Technology
access_time March 08 2016 05:17 PM remove_red_eye 1898
Reported by Jhon Syah Putra Kaban | Translated by Rizky Mawardi
Reported by Jhon Syah Putra Kaban | Translated by Rizky Mawardi
Jakarta Dept. of Transportation plans to instal solar cell at all city traffic light.
We start the effort from pedestrian crossing light
The effort is aimed to keep traffic light on during blackout or electricity problem.
“We start the effort from pedestrian crossing light,” he said, Tuesday (3/8).
Power Cell will Be Set in Pramuka IslandBesides installing solar cell at traffic light, the technology is also installed at warning light. If the plan is effective, all traffic light would have solar cell.
Sunardi Sinaga, department’s vice, explained solar cell use has been implemented in big cities around the world.
“Our hope is installing on main roads and protocol. The device is expensive, but it is efficient and environmental-friendly,” he stated.