How about this for street lighting backup. Wind turbine, solar cells and mains supply!
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Alongside the Leeds - Liverpool Canal at Skipton
I wonder if the solar panel was placed just under the light, and the light came on at night would it charge its batteries up?
Sort of perpetual light!
I might try that and sell it to Gordie and his government.
dave