Ricoh Americas Corporation is to erect a sign in New York City’s Times Square, completely powered by solar and wind energy.

The 47 x 126 foot sign will be illuminated by floodlights, and powered by 45 solar panels and four turbines for wind generation. By using all natural energy sources, the amount of CO2 used by the sign will be reduced by 18 tons a year. If there is not enough solar of wind power, the Times Square sign not illuminate.

Ricoh currently has similar eco-powered sign that uses 100 per cent solar and wind power in Osaka, Japan.