In brief...: Wind power recharge

Jun 20 2008

Festival-GOERS are used to braving rain and mud, but this year's Glastonbury crowds may be grateful for breezy conditions to power a giant mobile phone charger.

Orange has announced that it plans to install the seven-metre high renewable energy recharge "pod" at the Somerset music event.

Featuring a wind generator and solar panels to harness the weather, the unit will enable people at Glastonbury to keep their phones working during the three-day event.

The telecom company is using the Glastonbury pod as a trial of renewable energy options with a view to ultimately powering elements of the Chill 'n' Charge tent at future festivals.