The Department of Transport initiated the experimental installation of photovoltaic panels to light bus stops

The first of these devices is already working on the marquee of Playa Blanca, and other systems will follow soon with some variables that will be installed in Holandés and Park Ampuyenta

The Ministry of Transport of the Cabildo of Fuerteventura has launched a pilot project to study the feasibility of installing photovoltaic panels that allow light at night shelters and the bus stops service on the Island The first of these devices is already in operation in the new awning over the bus stop at Playa Blanca, the capital of the island

This device basically consists of a photovoltaic panel and a processor connected to a battery, once charged, can supply power to the lighting of the marquee, having this system with a range of between one and three days of operation (12 volts) depending on sun conditions.

The Department of Transportation soon will install similar devices on bus stops in Parque Holandés Ampuyenta introducing various changes from the Playa Blanca system for evaluating the performance of each.

Pedro Gonzalez, director of the council area, explained that they have chosen to start the project the marquees that its location relative to the road lamps have higher lighting needs. "It is also important to note that this is an initiative currently under study. If the reports are positive, it could extend its use to a greater number of shelters and can also opt to receive grants from various agencies for Being a project promoting energy conservation, "added Gonzalez.

Other variables to be studied under this project include the use of motion sensors to light up the marquee only if a user is inside, or the installation of small wind turbines to supplement or replace the photovoltaic panels.

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