Ann Arbor and U-M push envelope with self-sustainable streetlight

Is it a light pole or a windmill or a piece of art? Ann Arbor's newest light pole is leaving a lot of people scratching their heads trying to figure out exactly what it is.

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Ann Arbor's newest streetlight is one of those things that make normal people turn their heads and say, 'What the hell?'

The city recently installed a new streetlight at the Packard Road entrance to Buhr Park that is entirely self-sufficient on wind and solar energy. The device is catching local attention with its built-in solar panels and wind turbine set atop the pole.

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