SEEDiA specializes in innovative green urban solutions, focusing on enhancing public spaces with solar-powered urban furniture.
Starting with solar benches, info-kiosks, and bus stops, SEEDiA has expanded its portfolio to include the world’s first fully autonomous solar charging stations for bicycles and electric scooters. These stations serve a wide range of clients, including office buildings, shopping centers, and public facilities, offering secure parking and charging solutions. The company employs a patented energy management system that leverages weather forecasts to optimize device charging, ensuring uninterrupted operation throughout the year. This approach supports the sustainable development of urban environments by integrating eco-friendly technologies.
Interview with Artur Racicki, Co-Founder at SEEDiA.
What are the main areas of activity of the company?
Artur Racicki:
- Solar-powered urban furniture, like benches and bus shelters.
- Renewable energy solutions for enhancing public spaces.
- Support infrastructure for micromobility, including charging stations for electric scooters and bikes, catering to the needs of retail partners and owners of office buildings and shopping malls.
What’s the news about new products/services?
A.R: SEEDiA recently announced a groundbreaking collaboration with Nordea Bank, rolling out jCharge stations across Poland.
This project supports micromobility by offering charging infrastructure for electric scooters and bikes, encouraging eco-friendly commuting. SEEDiA has also introduced solar bus shelters in various locations, including a notable project with the United Nations in Moldova.
What are the ranges of products/services?
A.R: Solar Benches: Featuring USB and wireless charging, Wi-Fi hotspots, and environmental sensors.
Solar Bus Shelters: Providing charging ports, Wi-Fi connectivity, smart lighting, and real-time bus schedule announcements.
jCharge Stations: Charging points for electric scooters and bikes, integrated with smart parking applications.
Smart City Solutions: Utilizing environmental monitoring through sensors on urban furniture to aid in city planning and management.
What is the state of the market where you are currently active?
A.R: The smart city solutions market is witnessing rapid growth, propelled by global urbanization and a shift towards sustainability.
There’s an increasing demand for innovative and eco-friendly urban infrastructure to support growing urban populations while minimizing environmental impacts.
What can you tell us about market trends?
A.R: A significant trend towards sustainability and renewable energy solutions in urban development.
The rising popularity of micromobility, such as electric scooters and bikes, underscoring the need for adequate infrastructure.
Integration of IoT and smart technologies in urban furniture for improved functionality and user experience.
An increasing reliance on data collected by smart urban furniture for enhancements in city planning and management.
What are the most innovative products/services marketed?
A.R: SEEDiA’s solar charging stations are among its most innovative solutions, marking a significant advancement in supporting urban micromobility.
These stations, integrated with smart parking applications, streamline the charging process for electric bikes and scooters, facilitating a more sustainable urban transit system.
What estimations do you have for the beginning of 2024?
A.R: For early 2024, SEEDiA anticipates further expansion in the smart city market, focusing on improving micromobility infrastructure and incorporating advanced smart technologies into our offerings.
SEEDiA is exploring new partnerships, including with EIT Urban Mobility, and plans to launch an electric bike rental service for the Horeca sector, contributing to our continuous effort in promoting sustainable urban mobility and living environments.