Self sustainable renewable green structure powered by solar and wind energy

Traditionally, renewable sources of energy have only been seriously considered for technological growth to achieve II. CIRCUITRY FOR A “GREEN” ART PIECE energy sufficiency. However, there has been a steady increase in harnessing them to showcase value, like decorating building exteriors or artistic structures. At Nanyang Technological University (NTU), we have been exploring a confluence of art and engineering. Such a “renewable powered art piece” is an example of a perfect blend of the work of artists and engineers. In this paper, we present our work for any aesthetic lighting structure for outdoor installations- which drives the “Go Green!” movement for an environmentally conscious Singapore. The proposed design is for any outdoor lighting structure which will be illuminated by LEDs. Key features of the circuitry employed in such a structure include a solar powered LED lighting system with ambient light detection for automatic turn on/off and effects based on wind incident on the art piece/ structure.