As part of this effort, officials have installed powered, pedestrian-activated crosswalk beacons at various crossings in the city, including those that are solar-powered. For example, in 2022 the ...

There is a blinding beacon of light at the top of a tower in the middle of the Mojave Desert. It’s a solar power facility called Ivanpah. It’s been supplying enough juice to power 140,000 ...

The beacons are simple to use, do not rely on GPS or electronic devices, and need little maintenance. Eleven beacons have been installed so far, but with support from the government, the project ...