Solar-Powered Wi-Fi Bus Stops in San Francisco [Popular Mechanics]

By 2013, San Francisco will have 360 new bus stops with "green" energy-efficient Internet connection. The rooftops will have solar panels to power Wi-Fi routers and interactive information panels.

Since a good portion of the energy generated will not be used, a mechanism is being developed to channel the remaining power to the city grid.

According to the article,

Built-in Wi-Fi routers will help the city create a comprehensive wireless Internet network

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