22-02-2012 | Appeared in Tatarstan traffic lights powered by solar and wind energy

At pedestrian crossings in Naberezhnye Chelny put new lights, which operate from the sun. In cases where the overcast or the sun for a long time there, the battery is charged from the wind turbine, which is built into the design of the device.At the top of the traffic light is the battery in sunny and bright weather, the energy accumulates, and at night works because the stored energy. With this technology, traffic lights save energy.
These traffic lights are set in the village ZYAB, at the entrance to the city, opposite the local clinic. So far, only three traffic lights installed. Now everyone who wants to be able to see this "environmental" traffic light.
At traffic lights for vehicles has a section with a countdown of remaining time of the signal, which undoubtedly will be convenient for drivers.
We have already mentioned that in Naberezhnye Chelny will be delivered with the warning lights flashing yellow light. In the near future, these lights can be installed and of Kazan.