“This is a great application for the city,” said Mike Correale of Solar Wind Technologies LLC. “With a solar and wind hybrid system, we can extract energy from the sun or the wind, both of which are prominent here in North Texas, generating clean, green energy.”

The cost of the solar/wind power system is about $6,600 a pole, but the cost to extend utilities and the average monthly electrical cost of about $400 a pole per year is saved since the light pole doesnt use electricity. Additionally, when the power is out, the light will still be on at night.

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