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About the Project

Georgian Acres Community HUB for Smart Mobility in Austin, Texas, is recognized in the Advanced Use of Sensors and Controls for Lighting and Energy Justice, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (EJDEI) in Advanced Lighting categories. The architecture department at the University of Texas at Austin partnered with the City of Austin and a company focused on manufacturing and installation of solar-powered mobility hubs and LED lighting to install both a bus stop and bench with solar photovoltaic (PV) panels, public Wi-Fi node, wireless chargers, and a charging station for electronic scooters and bikes. The objective of the project was to provide a solution that was exclusively solar-powered and supported by lithium-ion batteries, leading to a complete reduction in energy consumption from the grid. This installation annually saves the city 128,000 kWh and reduces greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 81 metric tons. The installation is designed to be a community asset that provides light, charging, and transportation to all members of the community.