This might not be the most practical outdoor light in the world, but what the Firewinder lacks in pedestrian utility it makes up for in sheer engaging awesomeness. Transforming wind into light, the Firewinder is a hanging, wind-powered LED light that can be powered by the smallest breeze. Unlike most wind turbines that spin vertically, the Firewinder spins in a horizontal direction, illuminating its LEDs in a spiraling helix of light. The coolest thing about the Firewinder is that it doesn’t just run on or off, but instead is visibly reactive to subtle changes in the environment. How bright the LEDs glow corresponds directly to how fast the turbine spins, enabling observers to visualize the power of wind.
I like it. I like the fact that it has movement because it adds another dimension to it. Also, it’s a nice way to decorate with lights without using too much energy,
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Neutral. I like that it draws its power from the wind, but it still is only a (high-tech-ish) decoration with all its production and end-of-live discard wastes. Maybe scale the winder for street illumination purposes. Then I’ll start to like the concept.
So: neutral…
i think it might sound a little more poetic than it looks. and it might be a little irritating to be sitting out in the garden in the evening and have little gusts of wind turn the light on and off. but what do i know.