Eco Factor: Energy-saving Christmas star with 9000 LEDs.
Siemens has powered up its Superstar, an LED-equipped Christmas Star in Munich that puts out a glow equivalent to 20,000 Christmas candles, while consuming as much electricity as a hair dryer. The revolving star, which is being touted to be the largest in the world, will stay lit until the day of Epiphany.
The revolving landmark has been designed by the Munich multimedia artist Michael Pendry and was built and implemented by Munich City Utilities. Every day, the Siemens Superstar can be seen from 4:30 p.m. to midnight and from 4:53 a.m. to 8 a.m.
