The West Village Solar Charging Station is an innovative combination of solar technology, transportation infrastructure, and civic place-making. It offers the public the opportunity to gather in the shade while recharging their electric bike or scooter and other mobile electronics. The station reimagines urban infrastructure by providing a shaded seating area for four people during the day and a vibrant, LED-lit space at night. Three solar panels and a battery bank extend the station’s charging capacity into the night and during cloudy weather. The charging station offers integrated USB and electrical outlets for public use. The station serves as an energy and environmental information center, with interactive educational displays of solar station operations, campus energy use, and air quality.