In today’s world, the time has come for sustainable development and Algeria is no exception. With reforms aimed at democratizing the exploitation of renewable energies, the Algerian government openly encourages innovations in this field.
Thus, start-ups and SMEs are flourishing all over the country, offering technological projects related to “clean” energies. This is particularly the case of two young Algerians who joined forces to create the very first smart public bench in Algeria.
THE Digibanc is a seat where passers-by can rest while recharging their electronic devices thanks to a system of photovoltaic solar panels.
A public bench that charges phones: the ambitious bet of two Algerians
The Digibanc concept is the result of the efforts of two young Algerian executives: the architect Ahlem Fenane and his engineer collaborator in renewable energies. In an interview with Jow+, Ahlem reveals that she took care of the design aspect, leaving the technical side to her partner.
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The duo created a public bench with a modern design equipped with solar panels on a large part of its surface. These panels power built-in storage batteries, which in turn provide the energy needed to charge phones, computers and other electronic devices.
The Digibanc also has side display screens powered by energy from photovoltaic panels. These screens can be used as advertising space for brands. If the concept comes from elsewhere, the design and manufacture are, for their part, very Algerian. The materials are 100% locally sourcedsays Ahlem.
What future for Digibanc in Algeria?
The team revealed the Digibanc prototype for the first time during a biennial organized by the French Institute. The opportunity, she reports, to make the final touches before moving on to field tests. Algiers will be the first wilaya to benefit from the smart bench. Hospitals and public spaces, in particular the Sablettes, are in the line of sight of the two designers.
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The young architect ends by expressing her interest in partnerships with local authorities with a view to developing the project on a larger scale. Thus, if the first test proves conclusive, Oran will be the next wilaya on the list. The two designers are also considering the installation of Digibancs in the southwhere solar energy is highly exploitable.
Prototype of Digibanc Algerian.
