Discover the SunPod® Nomad, the modern and innovative urban furniture. It is the "Phonebooth of the 21st century" for the Smart City! Powered by the sun, it is 100% self-sufficient. It offers both a WiFi hotspot, and it recharges any kind of electronic devices. In our connected lives in the Smart City, the smartphone is THE essential gadget that just cannot run out of battery. This innovative solution addresses that issue.

1. Smart Urban Furniture
for your Smart CitySunPod® Nomad!
Branded solar charging
booth & WiFi hotspot

2. Smart City: reminder of the Key Principles
A city can be defined as ‘smart’ when investments in human and
social capital and traditional (transport) and modern (ICT)
communication infrastructure fuel sustainable economic
development and a high quality of life, with a wise management of
natural resources, through participatory action and engagement.!
– Source: Wikipedia!

3. Smart City = « Always Connected » City
The essential tools, more and more central
in our modern life. Examples:!
Ø Geo-location/navigation!
Ø Transportation pass apps (m-ticket)!
Ø Mobile payment services (NFC)!
Ø Mobile administrative services!
Ø Car-sharing apps!
Ø etc.!

4. Problems
Empty smartphone battery
& No or bad network/WiFi coverage
• In every pocket: smartphone penetration rate >70% in most market
• Battery life is the first point of complaint of most smartphone users
(source: J.D. Power)
• Proliferation of connected devices & the Internet of Things put more and
more pressure on the cellular network à even telecom operators are
investing in WiFi
• Tourism: WiFi is the first service that foreign visitors look for

5. Smart City = Connected City
The essential tools, more and more central in our
connected life:!
Ø Geo-location & navigation!
Ø Mobile administrative services!
Ø Mobile payment services (NFC)!
Ø Car-sharing apps!
Ø Transport tickets apps (m-ticket)!
Ø etc.!
• Smartphone Battery Life has Become a Significant Drain on
Customer Satisfaction and Loyalty (source: J.D. Power)
• Unsufficient WiFi hotspot coverage in cities vs number of
connected devices & flow of international tourists

6. With the SunPod ® Nomad, the Smart City :
Ø has a public WiFi access which is made clearly visible
Ø offers a charging point for all types of small electronic devices
Ø has a booth which is 100% self-sufficient in energy = no wiring
Ø offers a new kind of meeting point to visitors & inhabitants
Ø has an innovative tool to communicate, both on the booth and on
the WiFi portal
Ø clearly communicates its commitment to sustainable
development
A unique asset for the Smart City

7. The SunPod ®Nomad
is 100% self-sufficient!
Solar
energy
is
captured
by
the
solar
panels
1!
The
energy
generated
is
stored
in
the
booth
2!
Any type of small electrical and
electronic devices (tablets,
smartphones, camera, ...) can be
recharged
3!
Solar energy also powers a WiFi
hotspot
4!
The technology

8. A very communicating tool
1. Analogue communication
Sides, table, banners – and even the pole - are all completely
customizable
=> High visibility & attention grabbing

9. A very communicating tool
2. Digital communication
Promote your City’s digital universe
thanks to the WiFi access
A dynamic & customizable WiFi access
portal
• Promote your apps & mobile sites
• vidéo ‘push’ (like on YouTube)
• Social network log-in
• Couponing/geo-marketing to boost
local retail
• etc.
⇒ engagement with users
⇒ advertising revenues generation
⇒ data collection (incl. traffic
monitoring*)
* by detecting the smartphones’ & tablets’ WiFi antenna around the booth

10. Connectivity
The SunPod® Nomad booth collects & amplifies the 3G/4G network.
The hotspot can accommodate 20, 80 or even more simultaneous connections.
For areas with poor cellular coverage à connectivity based on the WiFiMax
technology. For more information, please contact us.

11. « Smart Urban Furniture »: trends
Solar charging points installed in New-York.
Click here to see the video
Phot booths converted into WiFi hotspots
in New-York. Read the article here
Solar benchs with air quality sensors e
solaire in Boston. Read the article here
Solar charging phone booth in London.
Read the article here.

12. Water front, piers & walks!
Smart Urban Furniture for your Smart City

13. Walks & parks

14. Shopping areas

15. Beach front

16. Street corners
!

17. Pedestrian streets

18. City events & temporary installations

19. Beach front

20. Public squares

21. Shopping areas

22. Ski resorts

23. Car parks Cities & eco-tourism Events & Urban furniture
SunPod® XL
Solar parking shades
SunPod® Auto
Solar charging station
for electric vehicles
SunPod® Cyclo
100% self-sustaining solar
charging station for
electric bikes
SunPod® Nomad
100% self-sustaining and
customizable solar charging
booth with WiFi access
A comprehensive range
of stations dedicated to solar electric mobility
ADVANSOLAR
offers!
SunPod® Expo
Solar charging
demonstrator for electric
vehicle

24. For more information, visit our website “www.advansolar.com”, or send us an
email to contact@advansolar.com.!
U can also visit our YouTube channel and join us on twitter @advansolar