The climate crisis is an excellent source of ideas. It forces us to rethink and develop creative ideas on so many levels. It is particularly worth thinking about the topic of electricity.
Light pollution and power consumption require new solutions
After all, around 60 percent of the electricity we use is still generated from fossil fuels. Electric light is also responsible for unprecedented light pollution. About 83 percent of the world’s population lives under artificial lights, which already illuminate the sky ten times more than normal. This light pollution can disrupt the migration of animals and negatively affect biodiversity.
Trübenbacher’s Papilio lamp is certainly not the way to save the world from the consequences of wasteful use of electricity. But it is a feasible solution that can do its part to improve the situation.
Papilio in action. (Photo: T. Trübenbacher)
So is Papilio built up
So that Papilio does not unnecessarily illuminate the city, Trübenbacher has equipped his lamp with a motion sensor that only starts when someone is actually nearby, who would benefit from the lighting.
Even with the light itself, the designer did not reach into the nearest hardware store shelf. Rather, he attached importance to a light temperature that does not attract insects.
Papilio is in an early stage
Papilio needs conceptually no integration into an infrastructure. The lights can be installed anywhere. Only the chance of some wind should exist.
So far there are only two working prototypes that are being tested in Berlin. In perspective, Trübenbacher wants to see to what extent more can be made of the idea.
