stumu415Mar 23

In China the public bins have solar panels so at night you can see the holes.

https://lemmy.zip/post/61234522

Show threadKrelis_Mar 23
If I’m honest if it’s only illumination that doesn’t seem like the most efficient use of resources and energy (to build and eventually dispose of these electronics) in a populated area that’s likely to have adequate street lighting.
Show thread667
There is a possibility this panel feeds into a larger solar collection system, and is a clever use of a distributed solar surface.
Mar 23 at 7:02amWeb
Show threadSlab_BulkheadMar 23
which one dispenses the gutter oil? /s
Show threadanomnomMar 23

Or that there is an electric compactor in there

We have those in US cities one company that makes them is BigBelly.

Most of the solar powered electronics are for compacting trash, and then alerting the collectors when they are full. I’ve never seen a lit bin, but it’s a nice touch.