Passers-by riding a stationary bike provide electricity to turn on the lights at the Christmas tree-like installation in Budapest
As the energy crisis has “hit” all countries, the planet is preparing for a more economical and environmentally friendly holiday season. The mayor of Budapest found an alternative solution so that they don’t have a dark Christmas. However, citizens must first “sweat” to achieve this.
Passers-by riding a stationary bike secure power to turn on the lights at a Christmas tree-like installation in Budapest, as the mayor implements sustainable technology for this year’s holiday season to curb rising energy costs.
A bicycle pedaled by passers-by powers up a Christmas tree-shaped light installation in Budapest, as the local mayor applies sustainable technology to celebrate the festive season while saving on surging energy costs https://t.co/RreRZcBoU8 pic.twitter.com/KTx64MuM8H
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The tree is only fully lit up when someone is cycling really fast, which encourages families with their children to stop and try it out. The stationary bike also charges a battery which, together with solar panels, powers the rest of the lights around Budapest Square.
“On the one hand, we get warm by cycling in this cold. On the other hand, we find out how much one has to cycle to light up the decoration of a six-meter Christmas tree,” says Gergely Orsi, the mayor of the 2nd district of Budapest.
“For us, it’s an example that sustainability is the future.” His municipality decided this year to cancel the usual lighting of the city for Christmas because of the energy crisis.
“Every year this square is beautifully decorated. It would be a shame not to have this decoration this year and I think this is a wonderful compromise,” says Nora, a resident of Budapest, after cycling on the stationary bike with her young son watching.
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