“Green means go” in a whole new way

Stop lights are literally turning green in South Africa. According to an article in on AllAfrica.com, a pilot project in Cape Town, South Africa aims to reduce a common drain on energy resources: traffic lights. Cape Town’s stop lights use the same amount of electricity as an estimated 1 200 homes.

The project is testing the effectiveness of solar powered traffic lights – and the possibility of extending the project all across the country known for its year-round sun. So far, the lights have been installed in one main intersection.

In addition to using clean, renewable energy, the new lights are hoped to reduce traffic chaos due lights not working. Another bonus? The lights will continue to function during blackouts.

For more information, see South Africa: Cape Town Traffic Lights Go "Green"